The Surrogate Penelope Ward

Marked as cursed and a murderer after a mysterious death, Penelope becomes the Lockwoods' outcast. Despite the towns' interest in ruining her, the crown prince ignores all pleas not to court her. With the help of the prince Tyrion Castro, Penelope unravels secrets linked to her parents' past and reclaims her innocence. Betrayal, danger, and love collide in her fight for the truth.

All she wanted was to save her brother. And all he wanted was a child. He bought her, bound to a contract to give him a child and disappear from his life afterwards, but what hit her like a storm was love... falling for the masked monster who bought her body. Andrew Sterling hated greedy women, and every woman he'd contracted to bear his child, heir to the Sterling Enterprises, had been just that. When Anne, his third contracted surrogate, showed up, he saw her as the very same type of woman until she peeled open his stone-cold heart. What ties them next isn't just a baby contract, but an unexpected marriage formulated by Andrew's grandfather. But a man who has always despised marriage will never be tied down, not even by his contracted surrogate, because the minute she gave him the child he needed, he would send her out of his life. But when the tables turn on him... He says to her, "With a husband as rich as me, right now you're the wealthiest woman alive." "We're only married till I give birth," she retorted. He frowns at that, feeling internally displeased. "It doesn't matter how long we're married for. From now on, everything I own is yours. If you want heaven and earth, I'll buy it for you. My wife will never be found lacking a single fucking thing." She stared at him in disbelief. When did he start feeling something for her? He couldn't remember.

Penelope is reincarnated into a book she read as a kid — as Penelope Ashdown. The first thing she sees when she wakes up? A judge. An audience. Turns out, she’s on trial for the long list of crimes Ashdown had committed. And regardless of the verdict, she's scheduled to die in a week on her way to prison. Being a doctor in her past life doesn't help. Belonging to a powerful noble house doesn't help. Being rumored to have magical powers definitely doesn't help. Her only shot at survival? Vicious wit and a lucky encounter with a nobleman so beloved by society, they’ve never bothered to check what he really is.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

A new patient is admitted to the psychiatric ward. No file, no information—just a name and special conditions: keep your distance, no physical contact, and constant supervision. What sounds like a conspiracy also surprises the caregivers when they discover that they are part of a secret project.

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Hazel Rogers never imagined her mother’s failing heart would force her into the arms of a stranger. With hospital bills piling up and no time left, she signs a desperate contract— as a surrogate for a billionaire who she doesn’t know. Ace Milan is cold, calculated, and devastatingly powerful, a man who built his empire on control and keeps his heart locked behind a fortress. Hazel is just a transaction to him. But when a scary accident forces her to move into his home, the lines blur. He becomes cruel, unpredictable—testing her limits with sharp words and colder actions. Yet beneath his ice is something else, something broken, watching her with eyes that never quite soften. As her pregnancy progresses, Hazel stumbles upon whispers of the woman who came before her—the first surrogate. The one who vanished. No one speaks of her, and Ace refuses to explain. But the house holds secrets. Locked rooms. Late-night phone calls. Half-truths wrapped in charm. And suddenly, the child inside Hazel becomes more than a contract—it becomes a target. Torn between protecting the life growing inside her and uncovering the truth about the man she’s starting to feel dangerously drawn to, Hazel is forced to make a choice. Walk away before she ends up like the last surrogate… or risk everything to unravel the darkness Ace has spent his life hiding. One thing is clear—nothing in this arrangement is what it seems. And some secrets are buried deep for a reason.

They locked him away, called him insane. Now he's back. And he's not playing nice. Leon Lin spent years trapped in a high-security psychiatric facility, misunderstood by the world, forgotten by society. Until one day, a voice echoed in his mind... [Ding! System Activated.] [Mission: Drive a patient insane within 10 minutes.] That’s when Leon stopped asking questions — and started taking over. With a mysterious system that feeds on madness and rewards chaos, Leon tears through the city like a storm. Psychos fear him. Criminals bow to him. Heroes? They don't stand a chance. He doesn’t want to be a hero. He just wants the world to know one thing: “I’m not crazy. I’m just the strongest.”

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

Penelope Marks was a young, teenage girl living under the wrath of her step-mother, Mary. Bound by chores and work, she had no social life. The only things to keep her going were her books, art and fantasies. Being close to her eighteenth birthday, she had one goal: finish high school and get out of that house. With no Prince Charming to rescue her, she had no choice but to work hard to save herself. That was, until Derek Filmore came into the picture. A boy born to wealth and heir to his family's estate, one day Derek took notice of Penelope. Having no clue that he was lurking in the shadows, watching her, Penelope continued to work towards her goal of getting out of that house. Then, on that one fateful day, it happened... Suddenly finding herself free from Mary, Penelope now comes face to face with the real world. As she works through overcoming her traumas, she finds that life is not as easy as she thought it would be on the other side. Now, she is broken and scared with no idea on how to move on. With Derek by her side, she knows she is brave enough to face the challenge. Theres just one problem: Derek is also overburdoned with taking over the family's company and can't give Penelope all the attention she needs. Did Penelope find her Prince Charming after all? Or did her fantasy of finding her happily ever after have more flaws than she realized?

In the glittering metropolis of Rainmere City, Jiang Yeming conceals a stunning secret beneath his unassuming role as a scorned son-in-law. Born into the wealthiest family in the world—the enigmatic Jiang dynasty, ranked number one in global influence—he lives quietly under his ambitious wife, Lan Yueran, a rising real estate star, enduring the biting scorn of her mother, Feng Xuelan. But when danger looms—a sabotaged business deal with Goldrise Holdings and a deadly attack targeting Lan—Jiang’s dormant power erupts. Trained in ancient martial arts and bound by a vow to protect Lan’s ailing father, he steps from the shadows to shield her from a treacherous plot led by his cunning cousin, Jiang Ruifeng, and ruthless gangs like the Red Fang.From electrifying battles at the Velvet Crown Lounge to masterful strategies that bolster Lan’s empire, Jiang transforms from a low-key outcast into the Dragon Sovereign, heir to an unrivaled legacy. As a forbidden romance ignites between them amid the chaos, the truth of his family’s supremacy unfolds, promising a clash for dominance that could reshape their world. Packed with pulse-pounding action, sizzling tension, and jaw-dropping twists, this tale of hidden royalty and redemption will keep you hooked chapter after chapter!

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

She was an omega everyone could bully—a wolf without a wolf. In her pack, Penelope lived a life worse than a servant, clinging to the naive hope that some chivalrous savior would descend from the heavens. What she never realized was that her true protector had been beside her all along. At her debut ball, fate dealt her a cruel joke: her destined Mate turned out to be the same man idolized by millions—a man whose touch promised ruin. Giddy with euphoria, she raced toward what she believed was her fairytale ending, only to plummet into an abyss of betrayal. When courage finally spurred her to act, it cost her everything—even her memories. Years later, a man claiming to be her Mate reentered her life, his devotion unwavering… until her past resurfaced, revealing him as Austin, her stepbrother—a man who’d coveted her from the shadows. Now torn between the dream lover who shattered her and the liar who remade her, Penelope faces an impossible choice: Whose hand will she take? *** [Excerpt] "Penelope Woods." "Ah... Yes?" My breath hitched as wetness pooled under his touch. "Do you want to be my Luna?" "...Yes..." "Such a good girl." Zayn's lips brushed my ear as he whispered coldly, "But you don't have a wolf." The contrast was jarring—our bodies so close, our movements so intimate, yet his words were like ice, draining all warmth from me in an instant. I was frozen, unable to move. *** CONTENT WARNING: This experimental narrative contains graphic depictions of violence, bloodshed, and explicit sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised.

To save her sick brother, she got involved with a mysterious man. Four years later, she was cornered against a wall by the man and only then did she realize that she had tricked a business tycoon, the fearsome King of Hell of the capital city." She instantly became submissive, "We've already settled our debts, you shouldn't hold a grudge after the fact, are you!?" "Abandoning your husband and child and now you're saying I can't settle scores?!" the man said through gritted teeth with a dark expression, "You won't be rid of me for the rest of your life!"

Psychiatrist Li Qing received a mental patient who claimed to be the "Creation God". The patient told about his time-travel experience: "Dr. Li, I discovered that I have a super power. I created a microscopic civilization in this room, and launched a great flood to destroy the world more than once, wiping out their lives. But I am about to die, and I am about to die as Pangu." Li Qing comforted him: "I believe it, I believe it." He said: "My death is fate and will usher in an era of civilization for the ultra-small civilization in this ward." A few days later, Li Qing suddenly received news of the mental patient's death, and found out that everything he said was true. As an ordinary psychiatrist, I must dispose of the relics of the patients here and destroy the civilized world in the ward. Otherwise, this civilization may kill all human beings on the earth. ... The creation and farming flow, the mastermind behind the scenes, deduce the evolution of organisms.

Enitan Ireti was a quiet orphan with big dreams — until life took a cruel turn. Betrayed by the people she trusted, she was used as a surrogate without her knowledge and thrown into prison for a crime she didn’t commit. But the truth has a way of fighting back. Enitan is a story of pain, strength, justice, and the unbreakable spirit of a woman who refused to stay silent.

In the mystical realm of Atlanvenia, Princess Penelope, a beautiful and enigmatic young woman, is locked away in a castle deep within the forest. Unbeknownst to her, her blood holds a rare and powerful secret, coveted by supernatural beings. Her parents, the rulers of Atlanvenia, have made a pact with the vampire kingdom of Vampdom to protect their kingdom from enemies, sealing Penelope's fate in a marriage with Kael, the vampire prince who has been secretly watching over her. However, Penelope's life takes a dramatic turn when she attempts to escape and is kidnapped by Ryak, a vampire who craves her blood and beauty. As Ryan's captive, Penelope faces maltreatment at the hands of Ryak's girlfriend, Ivy, who grows increasingly jealous of Penelope's allure. Eventually, Ivy sells Penelope to a group of vampires, but Penelope manages to escape, only to be rescued by an old couple living in the forest. The couple's son, Harry, a vampire, takes a particular interest in Penelope and falls deeply in love with her. However, he reveals to her that his parents are harboring her as a source of food for him, prompting the two to escape together. As Penelope navigates her complicated relationships with Kael, Ryan, and Harry, she begins to uncover the truth about her identity and the power of her blood. In a world where blood is power, one princess's fate will ignite a centuries-old war between love, loyalty, and the shadows that crave her. Will Penelope succumb to the darkness or unleash a power within herself, defying the fate chosen for her?

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.

"You're not supposed to exist." "Funny. I was just thinking the same about you." Penelope has spent her whole life being reminded she’s nothing—no wolf, no family, no future. Just a broken girl stuck at the bottom of the pack’s food chain. Until the night everything snaps. One murder. One mistake. One mate she never chose. Now the girl they ignored is glowing with a power no one can explain. Witches are watching. Vampires are circling. Alphas are kneeling—or bleeding. And Penelope? She’s not running anymore. Because the truth they buried is clawing its way out. She’s not a mistake. She’s the Lycan Queen Reborn. And the man who tried to break her might be the one thing standing between her and the war that’s coming. The only question is: will she let him live long enough to help?

Xu Haoran is the unwanted son-in-law of the Wu family—a man mocked, ignored, and treated like a servant in his own home. His wife, Wu Yuting, barely speaks to him, and her mother, Zhao Ailin, makes no effort to hide her contempt. Every day, he cooks, cleans, and endures their coldness without complaint. But everything changes one evening when Zhao Ailin receives a frantic call: Wu Yuting has been hit by a car and is in critical condition at the hospital. Rushing there in shock and fear, she’s stunned to learn it was Xu Haoran who carried her daughter in and stayed by her side. As Wu Yuting fights for her life, old grudges resurface. Zhao Ailin lashes out at Haoran, blaming him for everything, but for once, Haoran stands his ground—not with anger, but with quiet strength that leaves Zhao Ailin shaken. His words suggest that Wu Yuting’s accident may not have been random… and that she might have been trying to protect someone. Later, as Haoran walks the hospital corridors, a strange woman approaches him. She knows his name—and she says she’s been looking for him.

completed. Read about the future of humanity. Mutations to new genders, spirit animal ties, and mental abilities; humanity has advanced into the galaxy but the same wars and royal scandals are still the same. Healthy relationships and personal growth are the main themes.

“I don't like you getting hurt no matter what, not even in the slightest!” Why do you say so smirks at him? “Because you are mine and I don't like to share what ‘s mine. What if I refused to be yours what would you do Emma said. You won't dare me Em, you are my property, I own everything that stands before me. Most especially your soul belongs to me. What do you want ? I want you . Who could believe that the once cold-hearted devil would suddenly become a soft devil with a nice heart? What or rather, who was it that tamed him into such a loving person .

In the city of Praxelia, progress doesn't knock - it overwrites. A year after the Human Threshold Accords divided society by flesh and circuitry, tensions between the Ascendents and the Purists is quickly reaching a boil. When routine procedures begin to end in catastrophe, Ascendent leadership blames Purist sabotage - but the truth is buried in encrypted data and dead minds. Nova Cale, an Ascendent engineer with a knack for solving problems no one else sees, is unexpectedly elevated for a breakthrough she didn't know had consequences. Her innovations catch the eye of Lucius Ward, the enigmatic visionary at the helm of the Ascendents, and architect of a secret project called the Echo Protocol. As Nova is drawn deeper into a web of synthetic philosophy, buried guilt and ambition, she begins to uncover the true purpose of the Echo Protocol, Sovereign City, and those both brave and unfortunate enough to join her on this journey of transhumanism and ideological warfare. When the line between memory and identity begins to fracture, Nova must decide whether the future Ward offers is salvation... or erasure.

The powerful and aristocratic Fairchild family is desperate to have male heirs to continue their lineage. Harry Fairchild, the heir of the family has a stoic personality and is in a loveless marriage with Sasha Famazani, the heiress of an equally noble family. However she's believed to be infertile. The matriarch decided to hire a surrogate to birth the next heir of the family. Anna Lyle is a sweet, fiesty and beautiful young girl who confronts life joyfully and enthusiastically despite her poor background. For a large sum of money to save her family, Anna accepts be a surrogate mother for the Fairchild family. However, after a failed artificial insemination, the matriarch advised Harry to get close to Anna and mate with her naturally. After a series of encounters with her, Harry is attracted by her cheerful and unrestrained nature; the two fell in love with each other and became involved in a passionate love affair resulting in Anna's pregnancy which also ignited Sasha's jealousy, exposing Anna to infinite danger. When Harry realizes that his love would only cause harm to Anna and coupled with the matriarch vehement disapproval of him to love someone below his social status, Harry started to treat her coldly to protect her but it caused her to be heartbroken and disappointed. After giving birth to a pair of twins, Anna is ruthlessly chased away by the rich family and left at the mercy of the ruthless Sasha. Unable to deal with the psychological trauma of losing her loved ones and abandoned by her lover, Reina gave up on life. Seven years later, a guilt-stricken Harry meets a woman who looks identical to Anna but she treats him with cold indifference as she does not recognize him. However, Harry is unwilling to give up and begin to pursue her again to regain her love and forgiveness at all cost. Will he be able to get back her love and forgiveness? Will she be able to leave behind the past pain and humiliation she suffered and love him again or will she move on with a new source of happiness?

When Nick goes missing, Dylan and Danielle embark on a perilous journey across post apocalyptic America, fighting to survive against hordes of the undead. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they face impossible choices and confront the harsh reality of their new world. With every step, they risk everything to find their missing friend, but the world seems determined to tear them apart. Can they overcome the odds and find Nick before it's too late, or will the dead rise up to claim them first?

His mother was in urgent need of a heart transplant, the doctors needed the full payment before surgery, the ward where she slept in was not paid for yet . His salary was a meager sum of 50000 yuan left with no option he had to beg his scumbag father for money he knelt down in front of their house in the cold snow begging desperately all he got was a bowl of ice water thrown at him fortunately he was bestowed with the system .

Penelope’s Heart is a slow-burning, emotionally rich love story about a guarded girl, a boy with silent storms, and the summer that changes everything. When Penelope first sees Julian—the quiet new boy across the street—she isn’t looking for anything. But something about his stillness pulls her in. What begins as a curious glance turns into shared silences, forgotten dreams, and old letters found in dusty attics. As they draw closer, Penelope must navigate not just her feelings, but the fragile truths Julian carries—and the parts of herself she’s kept locked away. Surrounded by loyal friends, whispered secrets, and the ache of almost-love, Penelope learns that some people enter your life like storms… and others like shelter. But every beginning carries a price.And not every love survives the truth.

Betrayed and hunted, Ethan Ward steps into the darkest depths of Ashenfall — a city drowning in corruption and secrets. To survive, he must become the very thing he fears — a king of the underworld. But power comes at a cost, and every choice drags him closer to the edge. Equilibrium is a gripping tale of crime, revenge, and the fragile line between salvation and destruction.