Bound By Desire

Li Yue, a princess from ancient times, was betrayed by the man she once loved—her trusted knight, Lin Cheng. On the eve of her political marriage to a ruthless warlord, a mysterious phenomenon swaps her soul with Song Rui, a modern-day journalist. Struggling to adjust to their new realities, both women attempt to return to their rightful timelines. However, as they uncover secrets from their pasts and presents, their initial desperation to swap back is replaced by something more profound. In the modern world, Li Yue is stunned to discover that Lin Cheng has been reincarnated as a beloved top-tier actor—charming, adored, and seemingly perfect. But beneath his flawless image, he remains the same deceitful, power-hungry man. As she pieces together the dark truths behind his success, Li Yue is faced with a choice: destroy him and expose his lies, or let history repeat itself? Meanwhile, in the past, Song Rui—now trapped in Li Yue’s body—struggles to navigate palace intrigue and the looming marriage to Feng Xuan, a ruthless warlord feared across the land. Initially determined to resist, she slowly begins to see beyond his cold, brutal exterior. But as conspiracies unravel, she realizes that their fates were intertwined long before she arrived. Two women. Two timelines. One twisted destiny. As their souls remain connected through dreams, will they reclaim their own lives, or will love and vengeance rewrite their fates forever?

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

In a world divided by five rigid classes—slaves, second class citizens, first class citizens, high class, and nobles—the chasm between the wealthy elite and the struggling majority widens daily. The oppressed live in shadows, their dreams stifled beneath the weight of societal expectations dictated by those with power. Max, a common man trapped in this merciless hierarchy, reaches his breaking point when the love of his life, Lin, is taken by a man of high class privilege. In his final moments, consumed by despair and anger, he vows vengeance against the system that has condemned him and others to a life without hope. Awakening in a new body as Ray, the sole heir of a noble family, he discovers a world brimming with hidden secrets and unparalleled power. Ray is everything Max wished to be: a realm of influence lies before him, and with it, the resolve to seize the life he was denied in his previous existence. While navigating the treacherous waters of nobility where desires can reign supreme, Ray embarks determinedly on a journey to reclaim what was once impossible—love, respect, and the freedom to shape his own destiny without the shackles of class constraints. No longer will he be a pawn; this time, he will write the rules.

"Bloodbound Desire" is a dark paranormal romance where Evelyn becomes entangled in a deadly love triangle between two powerful vampire brothers—Ronan the protective yet tormented soul, and Damien, the dangerously seductive rebel. As secrets unravel, Evelyn discovers her blood holds the key to an ancient prophecy that could either save or doom them all. Torn between love, betrayal, and destiny, she must choose before darkness consumes them.

A noble family is cursed by a being beyond them, yet so familiar,a journey of tragedy and acceptance, inspired by mushoku tensei and attack of titan

"Take her," the dangerous man orders casually, like I'm the most boring little human he's ever encountered in his life. "I said stay the fuck away!" I yell at him this time, causing him to tilt his head in amusement. "A little girl like you shouldn't be swearing at your elders. It's bad habit. Your daddy should have taught you better." Hold on. My daddy. And if I heard correctly the first time, the other man had mentioned something about 'daughter' and 'grown woman'. Shit! What's going on? This must be Darius Hunter! And how do they know about my existence!? Oh no! My father! Have they taken him? Have they hurt him? "Darius... Hunter?" I stutter in sheer terror, the dangerous man tensing as I mention his name. "You know my name. I don't know if I should be impressed or disappointed," Darius chuckles, amusement seeping into his tone. "Errrm... I... Where's my father...?" My demand sounds more like a plea, my voice shuddering in painful anticipation. "Waiting for you at my place. He said we should come get you. I didn't expect you to be old enough to beat up my man. I am definitely impressed, and your value, my dear, has just gone up." --------------------------- Allison, a confined young woman who finds solace in books and writing, is thrust into a world of danger and deceit when her father, Frank, a reformed gambler turned priest, sells her to Darius Hunter, the infamous "Devil of California," to settle an old debt. Darius tries everything possible to break Allison for his pleasure, promising himself not to touch her innocence. Yet, as Allison navigates the treacherous waters of her new life, she discovers hidden strengths, forms unexpected bonds, and unravels the dark secrets of her family’s past. Amidst turmoil and passion, Allison and Darius find themselves entangled in a powerful and transformative love story, punctuated by shocking twists and turns.

Élisa had never imagined that her life would take such a turn. A father remarrying, a new family to accept, and most of all… Nasser. The arrogant boy she met by chance is now becoming her future brother. But the more she gets to know him, the more she discovers an attraction she can't explain. Between secrets, rivalries, and forbidden feelings, Élisa will have to choose between reason and her heart. A story where love and destiny dangerously intertwine.

I'm just an ordinary girl who dances in a club to earn pennies to take care of my sister. However, one day, a man—sturdy, handsome, but pale—came to me and asked me to be his surrogate mother. He dared to pay me handsomely and threatened me if I didn't want to accept his offer. The next day, when I took the offer and did the quest as my new job, I knew that something strange had happened to him. He wasn't a man I thought and knew, but something else I'd never felt alive, and he obsessed and possessed me like his toy.

Some agreements are meant to be broken… some destinies are hard to avoid. Ariella Brooks has faced many struggles. Orphaned early in life and forced to deal with a harsh world, she longs for a new beginning. When a prestigious surrogacy program offers her a chance to transform her life, she eagerly accepts—unaware that she is stepping into a world of lies, forbidden feelings, and hidden truths. The Armstrongs, a rich and mysterious couple, seem to have everything—except for the one thing they desire most: a child. Gabby Armstrong is charming yet chillingly controlled, while her husband, Wellington Armstrong, has an intensity that feels hauntingly familiar to Ariella. As a past love reappears and dark secrets come to light, Ariella becomes caught in a perilous game of power, desire, and betrayal. Gabby’s seemingly perfect life conceals a dangerous secret—one that could ruin her marriage and threaten Ariella’s future. Wellington finds himself torn between protecting the woman he loves and confronting a past he tried to leave behind. As emotions flare and hidden memories emerge, Ariella must fight not just for the child she carries but for her own life. In a world where love can be deadly and secrets can destroy, will Ariella find a way to escape? Or is she already trapped by fate in a future she cannot avoid? Filled with scandal, tension, suspense, and steamy romance, Bound by Fate: The Surrogate’s Secret is an addictive page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving answers and wanting more.

Clara, upon dying, found herself lying in an unfamiliar bed within an unfamiliar room, with lots of unfamiliar faces greeting her, being addressed as someone who is very important in a whole nation. Only to found out that she have entered the book she used to read when she was in her previous world. And not just that, but as someone who is fated to die and kill herself because of her family's ill treatment towards her! However, as she live with her family, she realizes something...that the things that are happening with her current life is completely different from the book! How is she going to live in that world not knowing what's going to happen next?! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Hii! Cat here! I just want to tell everyone that English is not my first language, so my choice of words may not be related to what I'm trying to imply. But, I'm sure that I'll get better as I continue writing this story. Please bear with me! By the way, the image on the book cover is not mine and I only found it from Pinterest! If the owner wants me to take it down, please notify me and I'd gladly obey! Additionally, the setting of my story is not placed in Earth but in a different world, only thought of and created by my little brain. Everything about this universe will be explained as the story goes by, so please look forward to it! Thank you! - cathcatya

A dark curse. Bloody, violent murders. And a long awaited reunion throw Aleksasha's ordered world into disarray. Aleksasha was born to be the perfect noblewoman and then her family was brutally murdered in a conspiracy that spans beyond her years. When she was on the brink of ruin, the brooding Duke Matias Volkov married her when all of the kingdom turned their backs on the cursed daughter of a ruined house. After they exchange vows, Matias leaves Aleksasha to build their hiuse as he fights in a distant battlefield for 10 years. When Matias returns as a war hero he bears both scars and the spoils of war including a stunning and enigmatic woman named Selene. As Aleksasha’s hard-won position as the lady of the estate is threatened, she must confront deepening betrayal. Torn between reclaiming her rightful place and the dangerous allure of a new rival, Aleksasha battles her darkest fears. Long forgotten magic burns within her, desperately seeking release as outside forces strive to rip her marriage and her power apart. Cover Art by Nicoy Guevarra (https://www.nguevarrart.com) Discord: https://discord.gg/Y79vUr4mrf Ko-fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/studiohnh

Kael wakes up in an unknown world, moments away from being sacrificed. With no way to understand his situation, one thing becomes clear—he is no longer just human. He carries the soul of the God of Desire, a being feared and hated across the land. Faced with death, morality becomes a luxury he can’t afford. To survive, he must embrace the power within him, no matter what it takes. Whether it leads him to greatness or ruin, he will carve his own path in this unforgiving world. Every being is a slave to something, and desire rules over most.

Darren King is as crude as they come. A tribrid - part vampire, part werewolf, part witch and bathed in angel blood. Protector of the Trifrom. War hero. First and last of his kind. And only through his progeny can there be hybrids. But he has a problem. He is bound to the Blood Moon, limiting his options of wives to the royal bloodline. Although respected in the vampire and werewolf clans, he won't be given worthy "vessels" (wives). And as the witches have ostracised him, he's running out of time. In a dark corner, demons have begun to appear, scheming to resurrect their fallen king. While Darren runs against a thousand-year-old curse, dangers are lurking for his new family. Will he be able to protect the world again, saving humans from dangers they have long forgotten? Or will he lose his family and give up on a world that never loved him?

Sophia Carter thought her biggest betrayal was catching her fiancé in bed with her stepsister. But her nightmare was only beginning. Furious and heartbroken, she storms out—only to run into Alexander Blackwood, a cold, enigmatic billionaire. The city's most feared CEO... and the Mafia King. Alexander has a problem. To solidify his power in both the corporate world and the underworld, he needs a wife. Not a gold digger, not a socialite, but someone unpredictable and uncontrollable by his enemies. When Sophia drunkenly agrees to a contract marriage, she doesn’t realize what she’s stepping into—a world where luxury and power mask danger and bloodshed. At first, they are just two people using each other. But as danger closes in, obsession turns to passion, and passion turns to love. However, their pasts are darker than they realize. Sophia’s past hides a secret that could bring the entire mafia empire to its knees. Alexander’s enemies will stop at nothing to take her away from him. And when her ex-fiancé reappears, begging for another chance, Alexander’s possessiveness becomes lethal. Will she escape his world, or will she be bound to him forever?

As an Alpha, Val is required to find his Luna as quickly as possible. But when he finally finds one... she seems too young to be his mate? *** Elyna thought her life was over when her pack was attacked and she was sold by hunters. With no experience mixing with humans, everything was scary for her. Only Val's presence could make her feel at ease. But unfortunately... Elyna could sense that Val secretly hated her. People said it was because she was too young for Val. But she was actually hundreds of years old though?

He walked into the café, his eyes as dark as the night, as cold as the evening breeze. It sent shivers down everyone's spine, crawling on their skin like a slug. The trench coat he wore only heightened the fear he brought. “Emily”, Anastasia whispered to her friend, tugging at her blue floral dress. “I don’t feel good about this”, she added. But Emily only gazed, her lips curved as she tracked his movement, following him until he sat at the far end of the table. “Don’t you think he looks like those royal princes in the books we read?” Anastasia couldn't believe that a man who made her feel this cold could be pictured as a romance figure to Emily. She followed her gaze, however, to him. His brown hair was sleeked back, his jaw chiseled but hard. As if sensing her gaze, he turned immediately, and their eyes locked. Time suddenly stood still. “No!”, Anastasia exclaimed breathlessly. “It can't be, no, not him. God!!!! Not him!!!”

The first time they met, it felt like fate. The second time, it felt like a warning. She was running from a past that refused to die. He was chasing a future that seemed just out of reach. When their worlds collided, it was more than just love—it was an obsession, a wildfire that threatened to burn them both alive. But love isn’t always salvation. Sometimes, it’s destruction in disguise.

In a world where shadows feast on souls, humanity’s last line of defense is an elite organization that hunts the terrifying creatures known as Soul Eaters. When a high schooler, Renji, is caught in the chaos, his life takes an unexpected turn. He has no training, no special abilities—just raw instinct and an unshakable resolve. But fate is cruel. In the face of overwhelming power, Renji is forced into a battle far beyond his limits. What should have been the end… was only the beginning. As dark forces stir and forgotten truths resurface, Renji finds himself drawn into a conflict that threatens to consume him. What lies beyond death? And why does the enemy seem to know more about him than he does? In a world teetering on the edge of ruin, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur. When the truth comes to light, will Renji still stand on humanity’s side?

Cultivation is like crossing a river, where thousands of horses and armies vie for the sail. Thus, the moment you choose this path, you step into a relentless race of life. To claim victory, it demands not only the courage to forge ahead but also the resilience to face countless blades of wind and frost, storms of blood and carnage. The struggle begins even before you set foot on the path to immortality

Official Synopsis of Eternal veil ; bound by desire Zyne Valtorin was supposed to be a prodigy handsome, brilliant, and effortlessly charming. But when his strange condition turns his deepest desires into reality, his life spirals into chaos. Sent to Zenith Academy, a school for the elite, he is cast aside as a systemless failure for 15 years. Until one night, his Harem System awakens. Marked as a mistake and ridiculed by the academy, Zyne soon discovers his system is unlike any other. He can gain power through intimacy, but only one woman can become his bound mate the untouchable and ruthless Aeliana Zephyris. As their bond pushes his rank from F to A, dark forces within the academy begin to stir. A sinister ancient spirit lurks in the shadows, and Zyne is unknowingly the key to suppressing its growing power. In a world where status is everything, desire is power, and power is dangerous. Will Zyne embrace his fate or be consumed by it?

This book is about 2 main characters. The Human, Zachery the genius inventor and The Former, Former in the prophecy. Long time ago before time had a name there existed 2 begins with powers they were called The Ancestor Formers. But one they these two fought and their clash against each other resulted in the Big Bang. The victor was the Elemental Former for abvious reasons and the other got locked out in eternal sleep in some planets Moon.

Shirakawa Reika, heir to a noble samurai clan, and Kisaragi Ren, a streetwise thief, were born into opposite worlds—one destined for honor, the other condemned to struggle. Their fates should never have crossed. But fate had other plans. When the Mongol Empire set its sights on Japan, all hell broke loose. The samurai, once thought invincible, were crushed beneath the might of the invaders. Reika and Ren’s paths collide within the ashes of war. Forced to rely on each other, they challenge everything they once believed—honor versus survival, discipline versus instinct. Together, they must forge a new way to fight. But as the Mongols tighten their grip, one question remains: Do they have what it takes to save their home or will they fail, and fall just like the rest?

A serial killer falls in love - but how long will it last?