Devil By My Side

“Are you scared?” Vaerion asked, his deep voice muffled slightly by the helmet he wore. Asuriel sniffled, swallowing the remnants of her emotional breakdown. In contradiction to the nervousness she felt boiling in her stomach, she scoffed, “Of course not.” “A shame,” the devil chuckled, a hint of mischief in his tone. “Let’s fix that.” Before Asuriel could ask what he meant, the motorcycle’s engine roared to life, and inertia sent her body backward. She instinctively jumped forward and tightened her grip on the man’s waist. The sounds of the bike reverberated deep in her chest, making a home in her ribcage. The pair flew through the night, passing cars and buildings so quickly that it all looked like multicolored streaks of light rushing by. Her heartbeat soared as adrenaline and fear filled her bloodstream. As they rode out of the city, Vaerion spoke to her through their mind-link, his tone possessive, “Your fear is mine to evoke. Don’t you dare cry again – unless I’m the one to make you.” —— In a modern, urban world where the celestial and infernal realms secretly shape mortal existence, Asuriel has always considered herself an ordinary woman with a passion for mixing drinks and living a boring, ignoble life. But as her twenty-fifth birthday approaches, everything changes. Powerful abilities hidden deep beneath the surface since childhood finally begin to burst through, revealing her cursed heritage – which marks her as both a miracle and an abomination. A beastly devil named Vaerion Sinclair—the charismatic and ruthless CEO of one of the largest business conglomerates—has been tied to her since she was young by her strange abilities. Now, having been awoken, the bond they share is activated – both physically and mentally. Being forced to share dreams and stay within 10 feet of a stranger 24/7 is troublesome, to say the least... especially when he is a walking temptation. As these new, unbridled powers threaten to tear her apart, she discovers that, if she wants to survive, she has to unravel the mystery of her origins and the prophecy tied to her bloodline. Her body has turned into a ticking time bomb. Alongside Vaerion, who is obligated to help out of the selfish desire to preserve his own life, the pair uncovers threads of lies, betrayal, and forbidden love that could ignite a war between the celestial and infernal realms. —— My Inkbound Devil gives you a slice of all your favorite tropes: urban, fantasy romance with a devil-beast CEO and dark, heavy atmosphere… with R18 smut as icing on the cake.~ Join us on this adventure, and support the novel if you enjoy it! Expect daily updates~

He adores her to the very core, sparing nothing, even risking his own life, all to provide a lifelong sanctuary for her and the child. She loves him as if he were life itself, desiring nothing more than to live and die together, never to be parted. With four lively and adorable children, a spirited mother, and a charming father, their story unfolds into a joyful and sentimental tale of happiness!

When you commit a crime you are punished by a king. But what if king commits a crime. Then he is cursed. A young historian Riya researches one such cursed king. She is joined by Vikram a realtor. They both are faulted hence become friends. As they fall in love a doom works hard to seperate them. Can they rewrite their destiny. In my Devil's Arms

Meet Kieran, a 12-year-old street urchin with a secret - dark powers and even darker dreams. Haunted by the memory of his sister Sara's tragic death at the hands of a noble, Kieran is determined to change the world's power balance. When he stumbles upon Wells' mysterious grimoire, Kieran forms an unexpected bond with an ancient entity, but at a dangerous cost - his life force. Juggling life as an assassin in the shadows, he eventually earns a spot at the prestigious Academy. Using clever tricks to hide his true abilities, Kieran embarks on a mission to shift societal power dynamics, all while burying the darkness that lurks within him.

When 17-year-old Ava Wells discovers her mother's dark secret, she's forced to flee her werewolf pack and the boyfriend she loves. Seeking refuge with the mysterious Asher Blackwood, alpha of the Moonhaven Pack, Ava uncovers ancient prophecies, hidden agendas, and forbidden love. As she navigates the treacherous world of werewolf politics and rival packs, Ava must confront her own identity and the secrets that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. Will she embrace her true nature and claim her destiny, or will the lies and deception tear her world apart?

Yang Talitha tahu, pria itu adalah model terkenal dari Taiwan. Pria itu blasteran Indonesia-Taiwan. Namun, tiba-tiba, pria itu menjadi bos besar perusahaan otomotif tempat di mana kakak laki-laki Talitha bekerja. Ketika Talitha yang bernotabene cewek jomblo dari lahir ini sadar, rupanya Talitha telah dikekang dan dijerat. Talitha bahkan tak yakin dia bisa dengan bebas lagi mengagumi sosok kakak-kakak tingkat dari Fakultas Teknik di Universitas Indonesia, tempatnya berkuliah, semenjak pria yang bernama Deon itu ada dengan seluruh sifat posesif dan out of control yang dimilikinya. Namun, bedakanlah terjerat dengan dijerat. Dia... Deon itu... Iblis yang bersemayam di tubuh manusia.

This book is intended for readers above the age of 18, as it contains mature content. *** This isn't your regular boy girl romance where the rich and handsome CEO swoops down to save the poor and stuck up lady. No, the reverse is the case here. This time, it is the rich and beautiful CEO who swoops in to save the wreched guy *** It took his heart breaking into a thousand pieces before his luck suddenly changed. He made the decision to alter his course, give up on romance, and concentrate on writing which had always been his passion. He decided on penning a book on criminals. Which led him to delve into dark waters and this is where his passion for the weird began. He began staring into the night while he conducted research for his book, progressively revealing perilous secrets. His world had been invaded by a sinister and mysterious entity, keeping him captive in his flat as the entity now controlled everything that touched him. His thoughts were captured by a haunting voice, a voice he thought belonged to a ghost. His focus had become a lot more fleeting and he was on the verge of total withdrawal from the world. He had no idea that a seductive and breathtakingly attractive she-devil was the monster nearby and he was in for one hell of a fall. What he was missing was that he wasn't merely staring at a fine-looking lady but a cleverly disguised beast looking for an opportunity to feed on a vulnerable man, a man who still has his heart intact, and most likely doesn't know it yet. Would he be able to break the heart of this lady or would he fall right into her powerful and seductive trap? Would you be able to make it out of the she-devil's clutches or would you too become her prey?

On the first day of Alex's sophomore year in high school, the elusive company of H20 Software Corporation paid a visit. Why? You ask... Oh, it turns out that my class has been invited to playtest their latest game, Untethered. Playtest? Yes, playtest...and not enter the whole-ass game and become the godforsaken Devil Spawn.

When something is filled to the brim, it is common knowledge that it has hit its capacity – nothing else can go in without the risk of overflowing. But that's not the case for celestial beings, who have nothing inside them but greed for power and fame amongst themselves. So, this brings the question... What happens when your own God gets greedy? What happens, when the one you pray to every night... betrays you, and your world? A young man living in Seattle found himself asking this very question when he was abruptly thrown into a strange mix of strangers – a place which, frankly, he didn't belong to. Can he even begin to compare to these beasts, or will he remain weak and frail, like a worthless background character? Will he ever be able to catch up to the main characters? This is the story of that man... and his will to defy the expectations.

Caught in a web of unfortunate life events, A sick Eirlys is abandoned and faces domestic abuse from her father and stepbrother. After facing a life wrecking encounter with a man she liked, Eirlys swears never to fall in love again. She is forced to live in her worst nightmare by being married and sold off to her greatest enemy by her father for his own selfish gains. Her life takes an interesting turn when she finds out that the man who she had gotten married to was nothing she thought he was. Theron, a young and daring heir of a pack is repulsed by love after he finds out the woman he loved was cheating with his best friend. Forced to marry the girl he hates the most, Theron is determined to make her life a living hell for her and chase her out as soon as he becomes the pack leader. Kael, a young and fulfilling man comes back home to find out his mate, a girl he loved that had rejected him years ago, causing him to flee to another city in pain to get over her is also his twin brother's mate, the person he hates the most. They face challenges, a life filled with secrets and rough roads as couples and individuals, oblivious to what fate has in store for them.

Lucius Sanderson, is what you would call the “complete package.” He’s young, handsome, and possesses a body I sometimes wish I have. And I'm a girl! He’s got everything one could think of, boats mansions, flourishing companies and even me. Lucius is known for one thing.. His Life changing contracts and owning the person after... Entangled with one of the worst contract one can think of, I have to work for him for rest of my twenties all because my silly ass didn't read the contract that day. I saved my father and cleared my debts, but at what expense? My labor! Half of my life! I have the the opportunity to lessen my years, but at what expense again? My body...

When humanity desired more power they made a portal to hell but one day something went wrong as humanity almost became instinct. Thousands of years later a boy half demon and human was born but fate hated him as he was immediately thrown away in a world demons and humans are in a eternal war. but one day that same boy shone like the sun and a girl that shone like the moon will change reality and the tide of war forming a group comprised of anyone desiring to conquer with the intention to balance the world will be the breach that will start the flood of change. Heads up +this will be a slow updating novel as i desire for long chapters that will be made sure at the best of my abilities to be smooth and well written +updating may take multiple weeks to multiple months a chapter as i have school and pretty busy +i plan to add more

Yang Changtian never thought that he'd lose a constant in his life, his long-time friend Hei Jingyou is attacked by some unknown assailants and disappears along with her master. The only indicator left of the struggle is a mysterious and enigmatic tiger token. 20 years later, while everyone is moving on. Yang Changtian still feels deep in his heart that she's still in this world. But unbeknownst to him, Hei Jingyou is always by his side, hidden in the shadows, helping him just as she did before. But why is she hiding? With Yang Changtian, let's embark on a journey to unravel the truth about the mysterious organisation that attacked Hei Jingyou. And let us also witness a story of ultimate devotion and love. Just a small introduction , all the characters in this book are cultivators , and they have some power , hence they're life span is different from that of a normal human. They lifespans are around 400 - 500. And considering that logic , at the start of the story the main characters are around 68 years old , in normal human age that would be around 29 or so.

“Five million dollars may have bought my chains, but it didn’t buy my loyalty — and it definitely didn’t buy my heart. I never dreamed my life would come down to a transaction of five million dollars. But my father’s betrayal puts me at the mercy of Adrian Costa, the ruthless Sicilian, head of Cosa Nostra whose name makes the mafia world quake with fear. Including me. He bought me in an auction saying he saved me, but did he? He is dark and dangerous, more dangerous because I have done underhanded work against him using my hacker identity, CIPHER. I swear that I will escape his gilded cage. Each of our battles ignites a deadly game of power and lust, while resisting him might just cost me everything. As secrets unravel and Adrian’s enemies close in, I find myself faced with the ultimate dilemma: Will I fight for my freedom, or will the king I hate become the one man I cannot live without? ***** “You think you can outrun me, Elena? You're wearing my ring on your finger.” I don’t flinch, meeting his gaze with defiance. “So what? I don’t belong to you.” He leans in, his lips brushing against my neck, sending a shiver down my spine. “You don’t, yet. But I can make you. Do you want that?" I swallow hard, my pulse racing. “Don’t flatter yourself.” Adrian chuckles darkly, his hand lingering on my waist. “Trust me, I’m not the one who needs to be flattered.” ***** # Dark Mafia Romance #18+ #Hacker Female Lead and Italian Mafia Lord # Touch her you die #Marriage contract # He falls first #Fast Paced #Strong FL and ML #A Not so cute Pet (Oh he is cute. Don't go by his looks) #HEA

Lucifer chuckled, hiding his earlier annoyance in a heartbeat. "You've grown so much" he said. "I'm sorry I haven't come to see you sooner, it's very hard to leave a place you've been confined to for eternity, but I've made sure my demons watched over you, you've become quite the Phantom" Phantom. The ghost is here. "What did you call me?" Sal asked. "That's right I nearly forgot, you have no idea who you are, much less what you are, and so you consider yourself to be nothing more than what others tell you to be" said Lucifer. "But don't worry, I'm here to change that, I keep my promises Salome, well sometimes that is" ................ Sal was many things. A weirdo yes. A dealer absolutely. A warrior? Definitely not. But all that changes when the Council of Elders, a combination of gods, angels and demons, asks him to go on a hunt, to find and kill a necromancer whose plans might cause a rip in the fabric of reality. Sal agrees and though he is powerful he needs the help of five Shaded beings from the Other World to help him. Little does he know that this one task has the potential to birth many things. Love leads to loss, loss leads to pain and pain leads to regret. Will he be able to complete his task? Will he die before he gets his chance? What sacrifices would he have to make? And what did it truly mean to be a Phantom?

Isabella Romano is a sweet, innocent 20-year-old who finds comfort in the pages of books and the quiet moments of her life. With long chestnut hair, bright eyes, and a heart full of kindness, she has always been a gentle soul in a world that seems to demand more from her. Despite her beauty and grace, Isabella is often overlooked in her own family, overshadowed by her cold father and her older sister, Giulia, whose jealousy of Isabella’s natural charm has turned her into a constant source of cruelty. Isabella's only solace comes from her best friend, Clara, who has been her rock through every trial, and from the love and warmth of her mother, Lucia. But her family's constant criticism and Giulia’s jealousy weigh heavily on her fragile spirit. Still, Isabella carries on, loving her sister despite everything, hoping one day she might understand. On a seemingly normal day, Isabella's life is turned upside down when Giulia, in a moment of jealousy, pushes her into the path of an oncoming car. Her Life changes completely when Dante, with his dangerous charm and shadowed past, becomes her protector....and her nightmare. In a world where danger lurks at every turn, Isabella must navigate the darkness that Dante brings with him, all while unraveling the mystery of the bond between them that grows stronger by the day. Will Isabella’s sweet innocence be enough to survive the ruthless world Dante inhabits, or will the chaos of his world consume her? The only certainty is that her life will never be the same again. "The Devil's Kitten" is a story of love, betrayal, and survival, set in a world where innocence is both a blessing and a curse.

Time itself unravels, its threads twisting into a disorienting knot around a young man. The mundane rhythms of his life become a haunting refrain, each day a ghostly reflection of the last. He is adrift in a sea of fragmented memories and unspoken tensions, searching for a way out of the deepening twilight of his own fractured reality. This is a story of shadows and secrets, where the past refuses to let go and the future remains shrouded in an unsettling mystery. i will be posting this story in royalroad.com soon as possible. i change the title a little bit, "nameless side Character"

Naomi Reid, a rookie journalist, infiltrates the powerful Moretti family to expose their dark secrets. As she gets closer to Adrian Moretti, the enigmatic heir, she battles her growing feelings for him and her ambition to win Reporter of the Year. Torn between loyalty to the truth and her love for Adrian, Naomi must decide if uncovering the truth is worth sacrificing everything, including their fragile bond. This story will receive new chapters every week so stay connected!!

Was the past truly worth pursuing if it held no meaning beyond curiosity? Maxwell was given a second chance, but would he learn from his past or make the same mistakes again? His past remains a blur—nothing more than fragments of memories, but is it truly more important than the life he has now? With the companionship of his monster pet, Gladiolus, and his master Sidgroth’s guidance, Maxwell will soon learn that this world is just as ruthless as the one that betrayed him. (This novel happens alongside my other novel, Welcoming the Chaos, in other words both of the novels happen at the same time)

In the world of the heavens, there are an elite few in history who transcend the word "genius." They rise through the ranks of cultivation with unparalleled speed, perform feats that defy common sense on a regular basis, and generally educate all who cross their path on just what it means for the difference between two cultivators to be as the difference between heaven and earth. This…is NOT their story. Xu Zuhui has never been considered a genius, or particularly talented, though no one would call him a failure either—no small feat in the cutthroat world of VRMMOs, the dominant form of entertainment on a dying Earth. Indeed, he is one of the lucky few to escape the terrible, ruined real world by uploading to a persistent virtual world based on the world of Cultivation. But though his new body and new life comes with substantial perks, he will soon discover there are substantial risks as well. He’s far from the only strong talent in this new world, and few such people are happy to welcome more into their ranks. In what was supposed to be a virtual world, Xu Zuhui will soon find that the stakes he’s fighting for are very real…and he’ll have to become very strong indeed to survive the events the real hero of this world will inevitably drag him into. Updates daily at 8 AM EST!

It's a story of a girl who fell in love with her brother best friend but couldn't say him about her feelings