Gilden Hour

She was a pawn in a political game, nothing more. Her father, a man who despised her very existence, sold her off to the cold-blooded Duke in a marriage of convenience. Rumors painted her husband as a ruthless, unfeeling monster—a man to be feared, not loved. But she had long accepted her fate. After all, no one had ever cared for her, so why should her marriage be any different? Until her father, the man who abandoned her, barged into her life. “You are my daughter, and I have every right to take you back!” he declared, his once cold, dismissive eyes now brimming with something unrecognizable. Concern? Care? It was impossible. The man who hated her, who had cast her aside, now suddenly demanded her return. Why? As if that wasn’t enough, her aloof husband—known for his icy demeanor and ruthless efficiency—began to act… differently. The cold, unfeeling Duke she had resigned herself to live with seemed to harbor a warmth she couldn’t reconcile with the rumors that had defined him. “Do you really believe everything they say about me?” he asked, his piercing gaze softening for just a moment, leaving her speechless. Caught between a father whose motives are shrouded in mystery and a husband who defies every expectation, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew. Is her father’s sudden concern genuine, or is he playing yet another game? And what secrets lie behind the Duke’s impenetrable mask? In a web of lies, power, and buried truths, she must decide who to trust—if anyone at all. Could there be more to her fate than just being a pawn? Or will she be swept away by the tides of those who seek to control her?

"I want you to get married, Michael. I want you to find a suitable bride and settle down, and I want it done within the next 24 hours.” He is in search of a bride. He wants her in 24 hours. He could lose all he has if he doesn't. “You are crazy, this is just an act for the movie, 'Marry Me, Miss’.” She is a washed up actress. She has too many problems in her life. But she didn't expect to be married again. When Micheal Alista got an ultimatum to get married in 24 hours or lose all he had, he knew the only way to make that happen was to either kidnap a bride or force a bride to marry him. And this didn't sit right well with Alaina Green, especially after she realises she was going to have a baby for a man she totally loathes.

[Recommended New Book by the Author: "Rebirth of a Powerful Figure with Many Masks"] An Xiaomian was pregnant. She wanted to get an abortion, but the father of her little bun suddenly showed up at her doorstep, forcefully invading her life, insisting that she give birth to the child. She didn't want to, yet the man fiercely confined her and monitored her 24 hours a day.

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.

Leo Lee Subaru, the youngest S.W.A.T. recruit at 18, left at 21 to become a security guard. While working, he accidentally entered the VIP room and caught Eris Ar changing. Seeking revenge, she humiliated him with a harrowing car ride. After walking for hours, Leo returned home, only to be evicted. His former supervisor then offered him a lifeline: become the bodyguard for the Dorris Argua Group CEO's daughter, both in reality and the VRMMORPG. Unbeknownst to Leo, his new client was none other than...

I wrote these sonnets, poems, and quotes; in the darkest hours of my life and I hope some of you could relate. I write with all the love and joy I have for writing, just because I don't publish anything doesn't I still don't write behind closed doors.

Malia Brown thought she had it all—until her perfect world shattered. Married to Nixus Salvatore, a powerful CEO, she endured his neglect and obsession with another woman, Selene. When tragedy strikes and Nixus abandons her in her darkest hour, Malia walks away, signing the divorce papers and vowing never to look back. Two years later, Malia returns, stronger and more successful than ever, only to find their divorce never went through. Now, Nixus wants her back, but the scars of their past run deep. As jealousy, power games, and desire collide, Malia must decide if she can ever forgive the man who broke her—or if she’s finally ready to break free for good. Passion, betrayal, and a fight for love—who will win in the game of possession?

Caesus, alongside thousands of others are summoned to be lords in another world. A miraculous start sets him off on an invincible ice-cold path. No mercy! ... [ Ding! You Got SSSS-Rank Faction! You are the first to do so! ] [ Ding! Your Starting Location Is S Rank! ] [ Ding! You Got A Growth Type Greatsword! ] ... [ Beep! Successfully Bound System... #1... #2... ] ... [ Ding! You have been blessed by Ares! ] ... Half an hour later. [ Initializing transfer...] Speechless, Caesus sighed: `The other lords have no chance... lady luck they are already down.'

Grace is a young woman going through her day when suddenly a system message displayed throughout the Galaxy welcomes all initiates. [You have been selected and are currently integrated into the multiversal system. For the next 24 hours, all initiates, be they sentient or not, shall experience a trial, granting abilities and titles for your survival. Be warned that all actions have consequences. To ensure your survival, all participants have approximately 20 minutes to take extra steps. Be persistent, and you may survive and evolve.]

Briana is a duke's daughter who's been on the battlefield for almost a decade. After ten years of battling, what she comes back home to is a run away younger syster, whom she has to replace in an arranged marriage. "Father! How can you do this to me? All I ever asked of you was an a few years older, soft-hearted, husband who faints at the sight of blood! Now you want me to marry a younger bloodthirsty man, who also happens be our houses enemy? Have I not dealt with enough enemies?" "It is his majesty's orders! Did I tell you syster to run away? No! What do you think should we become traitors? Do you expect our entire house to die because you want a cute husband?" "Yes! I don't care!" "Guards drag Briana to her room! Servant! Servants! Make her look like a decent lady! Her carriage will be here in one hour!"

"Pulkit always dreamed of a life filled with adventure, swords, and magic. But when an earthquake strikes his quiet world, his wish turns into a nightmare. Demonic creatures roam the streets, and the world is plunged into chaos. As Pulkit struggles to survive, a mysterious screen announces the start of a deadly trial: survive 24 hours and become a 'player' in a new reality. With no choice but to adapt, Pulkit embarks on a journey where survival is just the beginning. Will he rise to the challenge or succumb to the horrors of this new world?" Let me know if you'd like any adjustments!

‼️MATURE CONTENT ‼️ Who has never dreamt to live a life of castle, even if it is just for an hour, That’s what happened to Amber-ruby. Amber-ruby discovered that her friend and colleague Duncan has lied on his identity. He’s the prince of a far away country. Duncan revealed to her that he did it for his sister whom is sick and who want to live a normal life for the 72h left for her to live. Duncan remarks the great ressemblance between his sister and amber-ruby, and asked her if they can change their lifestyle for 72h. Amber-ruby did not hesitate “it’s just for 72h , what bad can happen to me in a castle” she said. But to her great surprise the reason that Duncan gave to her was totally false, he lied. Amber-ruby is now into something that she couldn’t get off.. ‼️The cover is not mine‼️ Credit to the person that owns the drawing‼️

"Finally, freedom," Xiao Yi put down her heavy luggage and surveyed the room. After a twenty-hour flight, she had finally arrived in the USA, where Xiao Yi would begin her journey as an international student. Like most international students, she rented off-campus housing. She lived in a two-story building near a park. The first floor had a large living room and a storage room, with no one living there. The second floor had a bathroom, kitchen, small living room, and two bedrooms; Xiao Yi rented one of the rooms. "Hehe, finally no one to boss me around." The nearly twenty-hour flight had left her exhausted, feeling like she was falling apart. "First, a nice bath, then sleep." With a kick of her beautiful legs, her flip-flops flew off. She quickly changed into pajamas and ran into the bathroom. Squeezing some pink shower gel into her palm, her beautiful, crystalline hands evenly spread the gel over her jade-like breasts. Then her hands continued to knead her breasts, carefully rubbing the mature, perfect bosom. The full, snow-white peaks felt indescribably comfortable under the massage of her palms. When her fingers brushed over the cherry-like nipples, she felt a surge of excitement. Enjoying the sensation of water jets stimulating her breasts, under the impact and stimulation of the water, Xiao Yi's alluring, large breasts swelled, and her nipples, like red beans, became even more erect and upturned. "Hehe, no need to worry about being discovered anymore..." #Debauchery #sexslave #Nude #DifferentWorld #Exotic #Orgy

-- (servant)Sprinting, the air was breathtakingly cold dry, steam was being exhaled as she ran through the wet woods in the midnight where the full moon was casting it's sinister glow. a sharp but distinct pain pierced her heart, as the blood leaked like a waterfall.. THE END -- "the fuck???, i waited a week for this master piece to end like this???" 'The reign of the moonlight crown prince' was a masterpiece... in his opinion... but there were still millions of people who read it. Nero(one of the MC) is one of the best neurologist and neurosurgeon in the world, ironic name i know. Ready to do his last surgery of the day, totaling 19 hours, It was the most grueling 19 hours of his life, it was tiring. "ready" as he prepared himself for the surgery and his world suddenly turned dark. Waking up, he found himself in a weird forest, and it wasn't long until he found out he's been reborn as a crow in the world of 'TRMCP'. What will he do now that he's a helpless creature in the fantasy novel?

What would you do if you met a mysterious charming stranger, but could never fully see his face? That was the very predicament Cloud Belmont found himself in. It was unusual to find the spark one had been searching for, for so many years on Palace Grounds, but somehow they had found each other. Although this mysterious man knows everything about Cloud. Cloud has not even seen the face of the person he spends endless amounts of hours with. Follow Cloud’s journey on finding out who the man is and his own journey on finding himself.

Miles Bennett, a 19-year-old pizza delivery boy, happened to deliver a custom-made love pizza on Valentine's Day to a regal home. Little did he know, his girlfriend Hanna would open the door with an elderly man gripping her waist lovingly. "You are such worthless trash, Miles!" Heartbroken, a screen flashed before this young man. [You are now the host of the 10x Modern Money System] [Starting with $10,000,000,000] [10× multiplier on income] [10× rebate on expenses] [Ding!] [First Mission Assigned!] [Details: Your heartless, wicked boss is on the brink of bankruptcy] [Action: Face-slap your boss, buy, and grow his pizza company to surpass McDonald's] [Reward: $10,000 and a 12-hour limited 30× rebate on expenses.] Miles clenched his fist and nodded with determination. "All who have looked down on me will pay!"

In a distant day, in the heart of an ancient kingdom, a child was born on a cloudy day, as winds howled through the trees, as if nature itself sensed his arrival. There was a remote village on the outskirts of the kingdom where this child, named Malik, was born. It was a rare moment, the hour of sunset, shrouded in a light gray mist, a birth that carried with it both hope and fear. His mother, Fatimah, lay on her wooden bed in a small, old cottage, breathing heavily from the pain. Her face was pale, and her eyes were filled with worry, but she did not cease praying. “Oh my God, protect him, and grant him a great future.” But in those moments, as the world seemed still, there was something unusual surrounding this birth. There were secrets hidden in the folds of darkness, and although Malik’s family had been forgotten by memory, his birth was the beginning of a new chapter, a chapter entwined with both light and shadow, leading to a destiny unknown to all. As the orange sky first lit up, Malik took his first breath, but this was not the final chapter of his story; it was merely the beginning.

What did it mean to live...... Does anybody have an answer? Nobody? Nobody? Figures

What would you do if a stranger appeared, claiming to be an older version of yourself? He tells you that in less than an hour, the world as you know it will change forever. He asks if you care about the lives of strangers, your coworkers, your family—the entire world. And he wants one thing from you: to kill him.

Kael was reincarnated as a Goblin, the weakest creature among all magical beings. However, he received the blessing of the Return System. With this, whenever he dies, his soul will return one hour before his death. "If Goblins are weak, then I will be the God of Goblins."

"Jerome! I'm a big fan can you please sign my poster?" A girl squealed as she opened the poster of him. He smiled then signed the poster before the girl whispered something in his ear. She looked into him her eyes burning with desire before leaving. He could only sigh as he continued the fan event, After two hours he whispered to his manager, "I'm going to rest in the van." His manager agreed to let him rest and informed his fans that the event will resume in an hour He went off to the Van before hearing a familiar voice speak behind him. "I'm your biggest fan yet you disregard me just like that. How dare you?." Before he could turn around he could feel something cold push into his side making him scream loudly. Other people noticed too late, when they pried the crazed woman off of him, his body was cold and lifeless.

The story focuses on two characters: Oga and Nuu. Journey with them on their path to Power using any and all means necessary to reach the Apex. Extra Tags: Clan-building, and Worldbuilding I OWN THIS IMAGE Art by, Weymaker, you can find him on Fiverr for art commission. https://www.fiverr.com/s2/ba79bd2eb4 Shout-Out to ChatGPT, saving me hours of editing (Original story). Slow Updates + If It's not your taste, drop it! You owe me nothing, no need to leave a dramatic comment! (Graphic Sex) (Not for the Faint of Heart)

Kael was reincarnated as a Goblin, the weakest creature among all magical beings. However, he received the blessing of the Return System. With this, whenever he dies, his soul will return one hour before his death. "If Goblins are weak, then I will be the God of Goblins."

A notorious criminal is reincarnated as a mob character destined for death, but the person he is inhabiting is a little kid chained inside a prison. With only one hour of control per day, he must navigate a world of magic and mutation, where he is not the only one with knowledge of the future. As he builds his forces, he must contend with another transmigrator who has their own agenda. The clash between the two will determine the fate of the world. /////

As a school shooting unfolds, Oliver is trapped in a waking nightmare, shadowed by Sayers—a figure only he can see whose cryptic whispers both guide and unnerve him. Amid the chaos, Oliver is forced to confront the darkness within himself and those around him as the fragile line between survival and surrender blurs. Hours is a haunting exploration of trauma, moral collapse, and the chilling truths we hide, all unfolding in real-time.

"Zero Hour Unit" follows a team of elite agents tasked with uncovering a deadly conspiracy after retrieving a USB containing a hit list and an encrypted message. As they decode its secrets, they face relentless enemies, dangerous missions, and a shocking revelation—a double agent within their ranks. The story delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and sacrifice as the team grapples with internal tensions while working together to uncover the larger conspiracy threatening global security. Packed with action, suspense, and moments of humor, this tale explores the fragile dynamics of a team under pressure, testing their loyalty and resilience at every turn.

In a world under siege, humanity faces its darkest hour. Demons from another realm have invaded, bringing chaos and destruction. But we're not going down without a fight.

Ren found himself reincarnated as an heir to the Duke of Challice. he steeled his heart to avoid every ML/FL like character in this new world, but is unaware he keeps setting flags. "why don't you leave me alone Al" , "I'll die if I don't kiss you for 2 hours, you know that" Care to join Ren as he digs a deeper grave for himself everyday? help to set up flags every other sentence? Well what are you waiting for , to the infinity and beyond

When Ayra Sylvahnna was summoned by the president of Foxerall at the bewitching hour of a stormy night, she realised it was the dreadful beginning of a dark end. When an A-rank mission entailing the capture of a vicious demon was assigned to them, Ayra Sylvahnna knew this was going to be very different from her other missions. War and love will clash with each other. Trust and betrayal will face each other. And Ayra must be prepared for all of it. A journey encompassing around three wizards, who find themselves amidst a deadly storm of unfathomable power, cryptic prophecies, dead kings and lost queens, fight against death itself. A chronicle of friendship, love, happiness and betrayal that revolves around three powerful and fierce-hearted wizards who each have a story to tell. Note: This is a slow burn romance so don't expect them to kiss at chapter ten or something. It's gonna take time but I promise you, the journey will be sweet :3

In the sizzling world of contemporary romance and workplace drama, "Working Hours" delves deep into the tangled web of desire and power at Kikomori Financing. When Aaliyah, reeling from a painful past, finds solace in a surprising connection with her coworker Lee, little does she know that their encounter will unravel a chain of events that tests her heart and career. As the enigmatic Kai, president of the company, unveils his true identity in a ruthless display of power, Aaliyah is thrust into a whirlwind of conflicting emotions. Her attraction to Kai battles against the stark realities of office politics and personal demons, leading her down a path of self-discovery and growth. With seductive undertones and lush descriptions painting a vivid picture of love, ambition, and intrigue weaves a tale of passion and resilience in the face of unexpected challenges. Will Aaliyah find the strength to navigate the complexities of her newfound relationship with Kai while forging her own path to empowerment? Discover a world where boundaries blur and desires ignite in this evocative journey toward love and self-acceptance.