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Sold to the highest bidder to pay off a blood feud, I never imagined I would be the pawn in my father's fatal game. Still, here I am before Enzo De Luca, the most vicious mafia leader in the city. Though appealing, he is cold, deliberate, and as lethal. Though my heart races just from his proximity, it is his touch that ignites me. My body betrays me and reacts to him in ways I am powerless over. And I melt as he softly, commandingly says my name. Enzo loves neither me nor another. In his deadly kingdom, I am only another bargain, another transaction. But every time we are alone, the conflict between us snaps—desire becomes a terrible addiction. Although I detest him for everything he stands for, I yearn for the way he consumes me, body and soul. He has made it quite evident—our marriage is more about power than love. Still, every angry gaze and every snatched moment in the shadow reveals something different. Benevolent underneath his icy façade lies something broken that appeals to the darkest sides of me. But depending on a man like Enzo may mean losing everything. Bound to him now, for better or worse, I am caught in a world where loyalty is brittle and treachery carries a bullet. Our friendship gets more perilous the more truths about his empire I find. And as the past calls for us, I have to question myself: will our passion be the thing that ruins us both or can I survive loving a guy like Enzo De Luca? Burning in his arms is me. But in his universe, I could roast alive.

"I wish to have the highest intelligence possible, an intelligence that would allow me to perceive and thoroughly understand everything I see, even if superficially and only once, to the fullest, including strong points, weak points, and how to overcome them." Due to a mistake made by God, Ken is born with every type of perfect memory, but without anything else - he is weak, sickly, stupid, and unwanted. However, there was a saving grace - he made a friend, Leo. Leo would talk to him about hypothetical situations like what to say in case a genie granted him one wish. When Ken dies and God offers him one wish for his next life as compensation for his previous mistake, Ken simply recites Leo's words and is sent to the cultivation world. There, he slowly learns that he is the only one he can trust. Armed with the special remaining Godly Qi from his reincarnation and with the ability to learn and improve techniques and manuals easily, even creating his own original cultivation path, he cultivates with the goal of standing at the top of the world, even if it takes leaving his moral code behind. Follow Ken in his journey as he lie, blackmail, murder, rob, poison, and manipulate others to achieve his goals! ----- DISCLAIMER: The god in the story is completely random and made up, and is not the particular god of any religion existing today in the real world. This god only exists in the imaginary world of my story. Join my Discord server! https://discord.gg/ad64bjZXMm

She couldn't remember everything about her past life. But she knows well that she had been reincarnated inside a novel she had written. Though she earns the body of the female lead, this story is unlike what she expected. The main focus shifts, different and tragic than what she had initially thought. Now, to help the characters undo the crime they have done, she will lend her all.

warning: R-18 content. (lemons) Extra warning: extremely R-18 contents. * - mild. ** - normal. *** - ooho that's dangerous. ***+ - chaotic / peaceful. MILFS, ELVES, DWARF WOMEN, DRAGANOID WOMEN, VAMPIRE, MAIDS, WARRIORS, DEMI- HUMANS, PRINCESS'S, Demon queens, priestess. e.t.c All the imaginable beauties, with huge lemons, soft and small, cute and full of tantrums, yandere. everything in one place. for those who have wild imaginations. No NTR, silent yet ruthless and overpowered MC. system, not really, but still there is something to guide him. a TRANSMIGRATED MC who is in love, initially tries to act hard, but in front of such beauties you know no real man can. has it's fair share of Action, I promise to bring a story, with all your wild imaginations in huge Harem. He really is their Saviour look forward to it. note: it has a genuine story, so there will be a lot of build up. it's not going to be like: oh there she is, now let's get her laid. @EMPERORS_WORDS1416

Lily Renave, a young girl of American descent living in Medan, Indonesia, finds herself living under the shadow of her family's dark past. Her father, James G. Renave, is a former government agent who once exposed a major criminal operation led by Bruno Genovese, the boss of the Genovese crime family, one of the Five Mafia Families of New York. It all began with an online relationship between James and Stacy Spark, a British woman, whose life was turned upside down when Bruno, infatuated with Stacy's photos, ordered her kidnapping. When James could not reach Stacy, he uncovered through Interpol that she had been abducted by Genovese’s men, and the crime was caught on CCTV. James tracked her across international borders, discovering she was in Mexico, heading toward the U.S. Armed with information from satellite surveillance, James managed to track Stacy’s whereabouts and intercept her, saving her from Bruno’s grip. This led to the dismantling of a large narcotics operation tied to Genovese and ultimately resulted in Bruno's imprisonment. However, the takedown angered the mafia kingpin, and in retaliation, Bruno's associates sent James death threats. Fearing for his family's safety, James was forced to flee to Indonesia, where he hoped to disappear and start anew. Eight years later, Bruno was unexpectedly released from prison and, using his connections, tracked down the Renave family to Indonesia. Lily witnesses a brutal murder carried out by Bruno's men. Fleeing for her life, she is pursued by the mafia. Just as she is about to be captured, Lily is rescued by a mysterious stranger and falls unconscious from exhaustion. Caught between her father's past and the danger that now threatens her own life, Lily must navigate a treacherous path, uncovering dark secrets and fighting for survival. With each step, she gets closer to the truth, and to confronting Bruno and his criminal empire once and for all. This is just fiction and does not really exist. The similarity to people's names may not be intentional. Some stories use inspiration from real cases that have occurred throughout the world. However, the location of the place, as well as parties, agencies or organizations are not to denigrate or create a conspiracy. Artnorthlife Cover by AI

The slaughterers of hell; Children of the divine priestess, they brutally defend humanity from the ever-present threat of the hellspawn. For over a thousand years this war has been waged, and for over a thousand years countless amounts of people have fallen. They go by many names — Devil Eaters, Ashrippers, and the whole sort. The name they call themselves, however, takes a much more noble stature. They were Knights. Knights of Torrice. And every last demon would die by their hands. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Demon Archives is a fantasy epic written for WSA 25. If you enjoy grit, action, sacrifice, bloodshed and more, then consider reading this book and supporting me along the way! Being my own unique take on the nine circles of hell, I hope you enjoy reading this story as much as I enjoyed writing it! Inspired by written works like Shadow Slave, and hopefully a culmination of all I've learned from writing as a hobby over the past five years.

Yi Heng is an immortal from the Qin Dynasty. He was one of the guardsmen of Qin Shi Huang. During the Qin dynasty, Heng is deeply in love with his wife, Yi Lin Rui Ling. Heng see Ling died in front of him due to old age. Heng vows to find Ling in her next lifetime. In between, he also have other relationships. As he witnessed all his lovers died, he become numbless towards love. His lovers, disciples and family members left one by one. During 1970s, he found a girl, wang Rui fen, resembling Ling and wearing his bracelet, he started following her. Later when he get to know her, he saw a red birth mark resembling the scar when Rui ling stabbed herself. He and fen again became a couple. At the end of fen life, she asked heng to bite her neck to leave a mark. She was only 25. She died due to an illness. Until 2020, Fen recairnate as Zi ling, a girl from Singapore who works in Nanjing. When heng met her again, she already have a boyfriend, Qin bao qiang. Qiang resembles an enemy of Heng. Actually Qiang was Heng best friend, Qin Shi Long, Qin emperor, third son. During the Qin dynasty, Long was fond of Heng, but Heng only treated him as a buddy. To make Heng suffer for his whole life, Long added the immortal pill to Heng wine, which caused Heng to become immortal. Long was also an inventor to turn back the immortal pill and he also studied on how to relieve qin emperor again. Heng accidentally knew about his secrets and even found out that he is Long next life!

two main male characters: Claude, a modern-day witch, and Eden, a Nephilim. Even though they are completely different from one another, they are ultimately just the two sides of the same coin. Hundreds of years have passed since the war ended between the Nephilims and the humans. Eden, being the last of his race, had received punishment from the Archangels for their transgressions. Therefore, he had been doing nothing but obediently carry out his punishment, since what else could he do with his inescapable fate? Until ... PACK! Eden turned to see an unfamiliar man against the window, squinting at him. His ivory hair was dripping wet, well actually he was drenched from head to toe as if he went for a swim and forgot to bring a spare change of clothes which made his current clothes stick to his body and outlining his muscles. His pinkish eyes squinted hard at Eden for a few seconds before recognition sets in. "YOU!" He pushed himself off the window and went towards the entrance all while Eden was trying to place the crazy human in his head and the next thing he knew the man grabbed hold of his arm, ignoring some humans in uniform telling him off for getting the floors wet and dragged him out of the place. ────୨ৎ──── please dont judge the cover ;; its made from canva. socials: @aresclothovt at twitter! NOTE: im the original author of this work. my previous account was binded with just a twitter account that i dont think it's secure enough so i made a new account.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Overlord characters arrived in the SCP world? Well, find out here. How would the Foundation react when it had a World Item, or how would they react when they saw the Guardians? I invite you to read this fanfic! This is a set of SCP files with characters from Overlord. (Since I like the OP characters, so I am going to increase the power of the characters greatly, I hope you don't mind) This is my first story, so please leave me your criticisms and/or opinions!!!

What happens when an ordinary man becomes richer than nations? With $3.27 trillion to spend and only two years to do it, David Williams must reinvest his staggering wealth back into the world’s economy—or risk financial catastrophe on a global scale. Outspending nations might sound easy, but navigating power, greed, and the challenges of wielding immense influence could cost him far more than money. How does one even spend that much in time? Or is David destined to fail? --- Please leave a review and don't forget to support the book with power stones and Golden tickets if you enjoy it

Paige Campbell Stewart, the youngest daughter among the two children of the STEWART family thought marriage with her long-time sweetheart– Nolan Paterson was all she needed to make her life complete. Not until she caught him red-handed with Itzel, her older sister on their wedding night. The night that was supposed to be passionate and happy, turned gloomy and dark for Paige. She was torn to shreds physically and emotionally. Escaping her reality of betrayal on that rainy night, she lost her life in a gory accident. But fate seemed to be playing games with her when she found herself back in time. Given a second chance at life with revenge as her utmost goal. She is like a wolf on the hunt– how far can she go? What if Love comes knocking once again? Will she be yielding to find true happiness?

Born with an unusual birthmark, the shape of a skeleton’s head with rose patterns round about it on her neck, many believed she would only bring bad luck to those around her. This belief was solidified when two of her suitors died unexpectedly right after a visit to her home. Such a thing should come as a bother to any woman but the same could not be said about Nyx. She didn't care if the beliefs about her were true or false. She never liked any of her suitors. Her heart had always been longing for a certain man whom she was very familiar with in her childhood but ceased to appear before her the moment she entered adolescence. Since she knew him one thing was very certain about him, he was not human since he never aged. Not even once. Believing he would one day come again, Nyx was prepared to wait until the day they would meet again. But not everything goes as planned. Having a sickly mother whose only wish was to see her daughter get married and an influential suitor who didn't mind the deaths around her, Nyx soon found herself married off and her mother passed away leaving a father who dreaded her existence and a husband she never loved. **** From a distance he watched her grow, keeping his distance from her, staying within the shadows. As she aged slowly into adulthood, the mark on her neck became more prominent and so was her scent. He wanted her to grow, but when she finally came of age, he thought she would be better without him. But as time wore on and other men began to show interest in her, he could not hold back nor could he let them have her. He discarded those who had an interest in her but one of them slipped through his fingers while he was away and took her. He waited to see if she was happy with her life, with that man, if she was, then he would let her be. She would be able to live a happy life this time unlike the previous one, but everything changed when the forces from the underworld learned of her existence and her connection with him. Her husband was killed which he permitted and her life was in constant danger. Keeping the distance was no longer an option and he once again appeared before her.

[COMPLETED] "I don't just want a happy ending. Instead of having one after suffering so much, why couldn't we have a happy, happier path that leads to a happy ending for us?" --------- Chisaka Hisaki and Saeki Heisuke only met each other in the latter half of their lives. Deep scars wounded their hearts yet, they found comfort and healing in each other. After her husband's death, despite feeling grateful for the years they had spent together, regret still pulled at Hisaki's heart. She hoped for them to meet earlier. She hoped for them to have a happier path, from the beginning to the end. After another night of missing her husband's presence, Hisaki found that she wasn't in their tiny little home! She was back to the decades in the past! Her youth returned to her in a mysterious yet magical way. Alright! Since it had come to this, she could realize her unrealistic thoughts! First, she had to run away from the abusive man her grandfather forced her to marry for money. Second, she had to search for her old man. And the most important thing! She had to prevent her old man from being imprisoned! The younger Heisuke almost accidentally killed someone due to his thirst for revenge. Despite escaping death row, he still suffered a decade in prison. After her initial plan succeeded, she finally met him! The quiet young man was really him. Even though he didn't show it to anyone, she knew how soft and colorful his heart was; as soft as cotton candy, as colorful as the balls of yarns. Heisuke eyed the new girl in town with suspicions but, his heart felt strange. It went doki-doki. Could anyone tell him, why this girl's eyes twinkled like the stars whenever they saw each other? ------------------ Commissioned cover by yuuri_e (Instagram). Exclusively for this book. Discord: hansora#1507 Instagram: hansora_author

Lui Huang had no plans in joining an Unlimited Flow game, with a survival rate less than 20%. In fact he had no idea that such a game had existed in the first place. And if he did, he was far too busy to have even cared. The only plan he had was to go to sleep and wake up the next day ready for his midterms. But what he got instead was the sound of a monotonous mechanical voice announcing the start of a game called ARCHIVE. [Archive Loading In....3...2...1] [Archive Online.] [Archive Welcome's Record 1001, Lui Huang.] [All Records must make their way to the Lobby Of Truth within 10 minutes.] .... [Time Is Up.] [Current Time Frame; 00:00:00] [Conducting Record Count.] [Insufficient Records.] [Commencing Penalty.] [Penalty: DEATH.] ..... Lui Yang stared indifferently at the man that looked down on him with eye's green as emeralds but dark as the abyss. He frowned as he tried to pull his arm away. "...Let go of me." He was experiencing a terrible sense of deja vu as the current events began to unfold the same way as last time. Just like before, he was once again pressed tightly against the wall with both of his hands pinned above his head. And above him stood a man that wished for nothing more than to not only conquer the realms but Lui Huang's whole entire being as well. It seemed that an annoying obstacle continued to block his path time and time again. What horror game?! This was looking more and more like a dating simulation game instead. Lui Huang was getting so fed up he no longer wanted to play. As if he had a choice in that matter? L.H: I want out! This isn't fun anymore, imediately let me out right now!! Let this Loazi leave!!! A certain green eyed mad man: *Chuckles amusingly.* Leave, and go where exactly? Home? L.H: *__* "This is your home now. Your job, your life... your dreams, it's the very air that you breath. You think if you won you could leave and return back to your world? *He smiles callously. Eyes cold and menacing.* I'd never allow it, not even your lifeless corpse would be able to return."

Jo Yi-Su, a 23-year-old cheerful and kind-hearted woman, moves into a quiet apartment complex, seeking to navigate life and heal from her lonely past. After losing her parents at 15, she has lived under the care of her generous aunt, who supports her financially. Despite her warmth and love for animals, Jo Yi has always yearned for meaningful connections. Her mundane life takes a turn when she meets her enigmatic neighbor, Im Ki-Joo, a reserved and aloof young man who keeps to himself. Their first meeting happens over a plate of cookies Jo Yi baked to introduce herself to Ki-Joo's mother, Su-Mi. Despite his cold demeanor, Jo Yi feels drawn to him and starts to find excuses to visit, often leaving cookies for his mother. The two share fleeting moments, including an incident where Jo Yi helps Ki-Joo with a cockroach in his apartment, revealing his fear. Slowly, a bond forms as Jo Yi tries to learn more about Ki-Joo, whose life is clouded by secrets and the weight of his family's expectations.

Senge.......whom.....all his life has done nothing more than ignore the existence of those around.... believing "we each live in our own individual worlds.....with our own constitution" ...." hence nobody needs to be bothered in that regard '' . hence he simply lives the life of an an introverted civil servant..... barely able to grasp the meaning of the connection Akari......an emotionally out of control japanese highschool student..... happen not be living the " best life" as what most teenagers would call. ... it not forgetting she has to live with the torment of most of her school mates in regards to something involving her recent past isolated ..... she's all alone.. both of them happen to go through incident, which ends up killing them later on..... finding them in the bodies of each other unaware of their current situation and circumstances....they have no other option....but to live each other's lives....... see how the two of them navigate their new fates... imagine waking up in the body of someone else.....with your conscience...but their emotions for art regarding the characters follow my : Facebook page Nkunka Ndongu... and get s highlight on what the characters look like including certain scene's* drawn...in comic format to help breath my life to the narrative otherwise I really hope you like reading this

He grabbed her hand and turned her to him. She tried struggling but his hold was firm, " you are mine Audrey, whether you like it or not, you are mine" He groaned the words to her. " no I'm not" That only made him chuckle and then carried her to his desk. Acting like a caveman possessed, he moved all things on his desk to the floor violently. " You shall serve your husband as you should, right on this desk" He said and smirked before pecking her on the cheek. Audrey had goosebumps from his touch but she could not summit so willingly like she craved him. " Aiden, stop" her words came out like a whisper but he heard her. " No man on earth can stop me from having you little Audrey " With that, he started ravishing her right on his desk.

I never expected my life to change so drastically. One moment, I was a woman with dreams, deeply in love with a man I thought I’d spend my life with. The next, I was betrayed and heartbroken, walking in on him cheating without a hint of remorse. That night, overwhelmed with pain and too much alcohol, I made a reckless decision, a one-night stand with a stranger who, to my shock, turned out to be my new boss. Arec, the vice president of Denco Groups, was desperate. To secure his future as CEO, he needed a wife, and in a twist of fate, he offered me a contract marriage. It sounded absurd, but his desperation mirrored my own need to escape the wreckage of my life. It was supposed to be simple: no emotions, no strings attached. A business arrangement, nothing more. I thought I could handle it, that I could keep my heart out of it. I was wrong. What started as a deal quickly spiraled into something far more complicated. As our fake marriage blurred into real feelings, the world around us began to close in. Disapproving family, old enemies, buried secrets, scheming rivals, and even an attempt on my life threatened to tear us apart. This is my story, a journey of heartbreak, unexpected love, and a fight to protect what we built together. In a world filled with lies and deceit, can a marriage born out of necessity become something real? --- Warning: This book contains mature themes. Join my Discord server: https://discord.gg/NJJKETf4

After finishing a campaign with friends the DM, Nicole Pageau, finds herself trapped in her BBEG and tries to live a better life.

Imagine losing your job and having nothing going for you. Yeah that's me Kamako Hirigia and I'm 24 years old and have been trying all my life to make something of myself. Anything would be great but instead I'm working a dead end job or I was working a dead end office job that was getting me nowhere. Till I met her, a girl with short red hair who had some sort of tail. I'm serious she had a tail, but the craziest thing is that she thinks I'm sort of prophet and I'm supposed to believe this? This is the story about how I got my own Succubus. The Novel does contain edgy scenarios, sex, and etc. Read at your own risk. If this is what you like then enjoy :) ---------- ------ --------- Information for my amazing readers! Will update as much as possible! 100 Powerstones = 2 Bonus Chapter 250 Powerstones = 4Bonus Chapters 500 Powerstones = 8 Bonus Chapters If I don't respond to your comment right away you could always reach me on discord in my server >-

A man gets sent back in time by his lover after a decisive battle had ended in the death of both sides, it was a two sided losing war for everyone, now being sent back in time, will he be able to change the course of events or will it all happen the same again?

This is a poignant tale woven through the lives of the Kotin siblings set against the backdrop of 1980s Nigeria. The narrative explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the complexities of familial love. Through a series of flashbacks and present-day revelations, This story encapsulates the enduring bond of family, the weight of unspoken truths, and the quest for acceptance in a world that often stigmatizes differences. The story culminates in a powerful exploration of resilience and the desire for a fresh start. As the story unfolds, The narrative shifts to 2018, where the surviving siblings confront their past and the societal norms that once dictated their lives, particularly through the lens of Martina's daughter, Tintina ( from Anchor), who faces her own struggles with identity.

He is also divorcee I am also divorcee, What do you think about our love story?

Lustopia, once a chaotic land inhabited by demons, has transformed into a prosperous continent following humanity's victory over the Demon Queen five years ago. This war led to the extinction of the demon race and allowed various nations to thrive using mystical relics left behind. However, the heroes who defeated the Demon Queen were secretly cursed during the battle. Although many believe they perished with the Demon Queen, the heroes survived but chose to abandon their former lives due to the curse's effects. Now, they live under new identities, burdened by a curse that compels them to indulge in debauchery and depravity. [Warning! This novel contains: NTR, Netorase, Netorare, Cuckold]

Aryaman promises to marry Myra when they grow up. But, at 18, she is taken away from him. Five years later, fate brings them together. It is Aryaman's only chance to win his lady love back. But, there is one problem - She is an Indian Princess and is married; while He is the American Vice-President. ---------------------- Also, check out another Rom-Com - the Winner takes it all... https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-winner-takes-it-all..._19721850105043305 You Belong to Me... https://www.webnovel.com/book/you-belong-to-me..._24854718606265905