I Still See The Shadows In My Room

Joanne Smith, weighed down by significant debt and humiliated by Jeffrey Winchester's cruel rejection just a day before their wedding, transformed her life into that of a multi-millionaire entrepreneur, allowing love to fade into memory. Joanne had one rule in life: money first, emotions later. She built an empire from the ground up, balancing her booming logistics company with the peace of her family farm. When a rugged stranger shows up, desperate for a place to stay, Joanne reluctantly takes him in as a paying guest. But little does she know, he’s not just any guest. He’s the man who brutally rejected her years ago, the one she’s long since forgotten. And he remembers everything differently. Now, living under her roof, he’s fueled by the sting of his own downfall and a hunger for revenge. Will the truth tear her world apart—or bring a reckoning neither of them saw coming? Join me on this incredible journey to find out! I will provide daily updates, and I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments. Please consider leaving a review and supporting me with GTs, Power Stones, and gifts. I hope you enjoy this story as much as I enjoy writing it!

See the world through the eyes of an Elfian girl in a society the world has created

Spiritual Qi Resurgence, Gods descending? Continuous disasters, all living beings suffering? What does it have to do with me? I'm just a patient with an incurable disease, who's been given up on treatment and has a countdown to death. Embarking on the path of exorcising demons and annihilating immortals with my crippled body is not for the sake of protecting my family and country, but because the hazardous duty pay is too tempting, especially the compensation... "This Evil Gods profession system is cursed, even if there's smooth progress in the early stages, the practitioners will eventually commit suicide..." "Give me a set." "This Demon Sword poisons its user and has already taken ninety-nine lives..." "Give me two, and also that man-eating demonic helmet, soul-devouring blood claws, get me a set." "This Magic Potion is harmful to heaven and earth..." "Enough talk, I'll take them all!" However, the problem is, why am I still alive after taking on all these high-risk missions, stepping on every risk, and doing every deadly task? 【Congratulations, congratulations! Ranked first among the Top Ten Heroes Who Moved the World...】 "...Heavens, wasn't the average life expectancy in this line of work three and a half years? I've been here for one cycle of three years after another, I'm almost an S-level hunter, the first of the top ten heroes! Why am I still alive? I just want to make an honor sacrifice, scam some compensation! Is that so hard?!"

Do you believe that ghosts exist in this world? Actually, ghosts are everywhere; it's just that you can't see them. One day, if you were to open your Yin-Yang Eyes, you would discover their shadows everywhere. And at this moment, there happens to be a ghost by your side, extending its blood-red tongue, licking your face...

"If someone has to become the strongest, why can't it be me?" An unfortunate young man, brought to another world by a meteor, voices his unwillingness with a defiant roar. I just want to create a fantastical world that doesn't seem too unreal. Pre-reading Reminder 1: If you think human nature can simply be divided into good or bad, proceed with caution. Pre-reading Reminder 2: If you believe a sect is just a crowd of people flattering the protagonist, proceed with caution. Pre-reading Reminder 3: If you think the whole world is a stage for the protagonist to show off, and all people are merely stepping stones for the protagonist, proceed with caution.

Just look at how Begonia transforms from a pampered girl into a powerful woman who dominates the business world! 200 million debt, not afraid! And the affectionate Prince Charming Celeste follows her around! Woman's brilliant life and growth and transformation!

"If somehow you could rewrite your life's greatest sins." Damien Vryce, a hard-hearted killer, was hanged for tyranny. He found himself awoken one year ahead of his fall. Having recollections from his past, he swore to make amends and save himself from the gallows. In the path of redemption lay treachery, conspiracies under the surface, and an unlikely, but hot love with the unknown woman, Amara Draven. As Damien sows the seeds of distrust by laying ruin to his past empire of fear, he recognizes that redemption considers the acknowledgement of the sins that have been committed along with the crossing of the line from sin to repentance. An entire kingdom lies in the threshold of war, enemies imbued with greed lurk in the shadows, and the second chance for Damien may well be the last. 20 power stones = 2 extra chapter 4 golden ticket = 2 extra chapter

Lovers-To-Enemies-To-Lovers -Blind MMC Who would have guessed that the perfect "spoiled daughter" of the famous lawyer and the civil engineer would fall in love with her neighbor ... but not any man. A blind man to be more specific. A blind mysterious man that has plenty of dangerous secrets hidden behind him. Secrets that could make two lovers who are deeply in love turn into enemies. Book contain: MafiaxLawyer word count: 150k-200k

Scarlet was enrolled in the Villainess Academy to learn how the world of evil truly operates. She possessed hearts so pure and innocent that were often considered naive, easily believing whatever she was told, which made her seem foolish in the eyes of others. A girl with no mana, no aura, cannot summon a spirit, or execute a magic. Her parents, worried that her innocence and inability to survive in the world would be her downfall, they enrolled her in the Villainess Academy, hoping they would learn the harsh realities of the world and toughen up. In the academy where she was bullied and belittle, Scarlet met someone who would protect her. But this person is hiding in shadow

Beatrice has always known a life of struggle and survival. But when she's kidnapped and thrust into a world of luxury and deceit, she discovers a shocking truth: her entire life has been orchestrated by a mysterious figure known only as Gabriel. As she becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue and power struggles, Beatrice must confront the darkness of her own past and the true nature of her existence. Will she be able to break free from the shackles of her past and forge a new future, or will she remain forever bound by those who claim to own her?

Warning: 21+ Dark Romance Zone! Explicitly written in dark, sensual diction. Cry of the Valley Kings On a night of fire and blood, the Demon King Arthur annihilated everything, erasing the Naaldlooshi name from history. Yet, amidst the destruction, a single child destined to change the world was carried away into the shadows. Seven years later, Taylor, the last heir of Naaldlooshi, lives hidden deep within an enchanted forest, unaware of the immense power coursing through her veins. Meanwhile, Arthur's dark ambitions inch closer to fruition, forcing three cursed princes—Ethan, the cold-hearted vampire; Liam, the wolf hybrid; and Alexander, the shadowy tactician—to rise and challenge the encroaching darkness. As secrets that threaten the world unravel, Taylor discovers she is no mere heir. She is a Skinwalker, a being so feared that even demons tremble at her existence. Torn between survival and destiny, she must decide: will she run from her fate, or will she embrace her heritage and stand against the shadows hunting her? The Valley of Kings has fallen. Will the last heir rise before it’s too late?

A reunion of old friends turns into a drunken plea for help as a suddenly homeless and helpless Sarah begs for shelter, and says she will do anything....which leads to the signing of a strange contract. Genre: Romance | Lesbian Fiction | UPDATE: Early release chapters on Patreon. EBook: https://a.co/d/04fe0ssb Patreon: https://patreon.com/NightKitten

Fleeing poverty and danger, sixteen-year-old Li Ang escapes to Gotham City aboard a smuggler’s ship, only to awaken memories of a past life as a Taoist cultivator. In a modern world devoid of spiritual energy, Li Ang must adapt ancient techniques to survive Gotham's crime-infested streets. Caught between the criminal underworld and encounters with legendary figures like Batman, Li Ang struggles to find balance between Eastern wisdom and Western chaos. As his power grows, so does his burden: to confront not just Gotham’s darkness but the spiritual decay of an entire era. Will Li Ang restore harmony to a fractured world, or will he become another shadow among Gotham's ruins? A tale of reincarnation, mysticism, and morality unfolds in this gripping urban fantasy.

Marina Vasiliev, the only daughter of a powerful political family, uncovers a secret that could destroy an entire political party—a secret her father would do anything to keep hidden. When her family orders her death to protect their reputation, Marina is forced to flee, with nowhere to turn but to Viktor Castellano, the ruthless Mafia boss whose power is as feared as his past is mysterious. Viktor, known for his cold, calculating nature, sees an opportunity in Marina’s dangerous knowledge. He agrees to offer her protection in exchange for the one thing she’s not willing to give—her loyalty, and ultimately, her body. With the weight of a deadly secret in her hands, Marina becomes entangled in Viktor’s world of shadows, where trust is scarce and danger lurks at every corner. As the Mafia boss and the heiress are drawn together by their shared peril, the lines between obligation and desire blur. With enemies on all sides and the threat of betrayal ever-present, Marina must decide whether to stay true to her own instincts or surrender to Viktor’s dark hold. Will their tenuous alliance turn into something more—or will the secrets between them tear them apart, leaving them both trapped in a web of deception and dangerous passion? Entwined in Shadows is a gripping, forbidden romance where survival, trust, and love are tested in a world where nothing is ever truly as it seems.

Noah, a varsity student, is notorious for being cold-hearted and intimidating. As the mayor's son, everyone fears him. Eiden, a transferee, aims to graduate, known for being kind, obedient and extremely talkative. Their personality is way too different to understand eachother, how can talkative person and cold hearted can be together? Impossible. But what will happen if someone will udjust? There will be possibility that they can be something else??

Synopsis for Shadows in the Basement Here is the blurb: "The Basement Killer" is a chilling Gothic thriller that follows the story of Joseph Peterson, a serial killer whose descent into darkness was shaped by his traumatic childhood and his father's betrayal. As Joseph grows up, his dark impulses escalate from harming small creatures to committing brutal murders in the confines of his basement lair. The narrative explores the psychological factors that drive Joseph's thirst for violence and the potential confrontation between the killer and those determined to stop his reign of terror. With its brooding atmosphere and exploration of the consequences of childhood trauma, "The Basement Killer" promises to captivate readers with its suspenseful and unsettling tale.

“Do you want to meet your soulmate?” “Of course. If the universe allows it, whether in this life or the other, I’d love to meet them.” He woke up in a completely different world. Whether he was sent back in time or transported into a completely different world from his previous life, he had no idea. Possessing the body of Rodion Andreyevich, the son of a baron who, since their ancestors' time, held a classified secret of the royal family, under the order of the 2nd King of their kingdom. He held no memories of the body he possessed, and to his dismay, he found out that the original Rodion Andreyevich was actually still alive, imprisoned within the recess of his unconsciousness, and to make matters worse, an unknown and ancient entity was slowly manifesting within him. Meeting Nikolai Aleksandrovich, a Prince of Sosoya with an appalling history, a strange emotion immediately manifested and stirred within him.

When the world gives you a second chance, it is not just about seeking revenge. It is about the growth and the success that makes the world to stop and take a notice. Revenge is just a part of the whole process but is not the ultimate goal of such a huge opportunity. These are the thoughts of our female lead who was given a chance to re-write her destiny. Even if it is a second chance, life has its own ups and downs, highs and lows but it is through the experiences that forge the true strength and purpose. Come, Join me in this captivating journey as our protagonist leads her second chance with some unexpected twists, enduring challenges and discovering her own power all along the way.

En un mundo donde la ignorancia y la indiferencia pueden ser más poderosas que cualquier arma, un chico llamado Espía descubre que tiene el poder de borrar cualquier cosa del mundo. Después de ser ignorado y marginado por la sociedad, Espía decide utilizar su poder para cambiar el curso de la historia y hacer que la gente se dé cuenta de su existencia. Con un plan maestro en mente, Espía comienza a borrar objetos, personas y lugares, creando un caos y un misterio que nadie puede explicar. Mientras la ciudad de Ashwood se sume en el caos, Espía se convierte en el centro de atención, pero no de la manera que esperaba.

Eline Wu, an energetic and enthusiastic woman, joins a renowned gaming company to achieve her dreams of becoming a game developer. In her first day, she meets a cold and charming colleague, Ru Bing, in an elevator incident. Soon after that incident, Eline Wu starts to have vivid dreams and dejavu's that reveals a shocking truth, she and Ru Bing have loved, lived and lost each other in three past lives, each time betrayed and killed by their trusted ones. In their fourth life, Eline Wu slowly starts to remember her previous lives, each memory revealing that someone from their shared past lives is intended to kill them again for the fourth time. As she remembers everything, she starts to doubt everyone around her, unaware who to trust- even her closest ones. As the pieces fall into place, Eline and Ru Bing must work together to uncover who is determined to end their story this time and find a way to break the cycle—before history repeats itself. NOTE: This novel contains four different story lines, three past and one present lives. Past-1: This story takes place in historical era of Qing Dynasty. Past-2: This story takes place in Japanese war period. Past-3: This story takes place 20 years after Japanese war period. Present: This story takes place in modern era (2025).

What if the peaceful life you cherished was ripped away in an instant? For Kai, a carefree gamer, waking up in a world that shouldn't exist—a world he only knew from his favorite RPG—was the beginning of an unimaginable nightmare. Transported to a realm teetering on the edge of destruction, where gods and demons wage eternal war, Kai finds himself in the body of a 12-year-old boy with no past and no power. With his status unawakened and death lurking around every corner, survival seems impossible. That is, until a fateful encounter with the enigmatic Headmaster of Asgard Academy unlocks his dormant potential. Awakened as an assassin with unparalleled stealth and deadly precision, Kai must navigate a world brimming with danger and secrets. But as he uncovers the truth about his newfound powers, he realizes he’s more than just another pawn in this game of gods and demons. He’s a wild card in a rigged deck, a shadow in a world of light, and a key to a prophecy that could either save or doom them all. Faced with enemies who can tear apart worlds and allies who may harbor their own agendas, Kai must grow stronger, faster, and sharper than ever before. But can a lone assassin rise to the challenge when the weight of the universe rests on his blade? Reborn in Shadows: The Chosen Assassin is a gripping tale of survival, power, and destiny in a realm where the line between game and reality is dangerously blurred. If you crave action, mystery, and a protagonist who defies the odds, this is the story you've been waiting for. In this world, trust is a luxury. And weakness? It’s a death sentence.

In a world where the gods have forged the ultimate artifact of power the Crown of Kings, royalties from every corner of the realm prepare for a divine contest to claim dominion over all. Amidst the clash of emperors, queens, and warlords, alliances crumble and kingdoms prepare for war. Yet, unknown to these mighty rulers, an unassuming challenger without royal blood steps onto the battlefield, ready to defy destiny and the gods themselves. This story is also in Noveltoon

"In a world where the extraordinary hides in plain sight, twins levin and levia lead seemingly ordinary lives. On the night of a crucial camp and a drumming competition, their destinies take a supernatural turn. Levin becomes a werewolf, and levia is transformed into a vampire. As they are forced to spend days together under one roof, their bond is tested like never before. Will they embrace their new identities or be torn apart by the very forces that now define them? A tale of friendship, courage, and discovering the extraordinary within, this story will leave you howling for more."

Sarah Pierce finds herself in a desperate world of high-stakes decisions and hazardous connections when her once-thriving art gallery is on the verge of closing. Enter Vane Russell, a mysterious, domineering investor whose gift of deliverance carries ties as dark and enigmatic as the man himself. Vane draws Sarah into his shady orbit, where she uncovers a world filled with secrets, deceit, and power games. Vane's penetrating stare and irresistible presence spark a conflict between her mind and emotions, blurring the borders between rescuer and captor. What starts out as a calculating arrangement quickly turns into a devouring dance of desire, trust, and betrayal. However, Vane's world is equally perilous and alluring, drawing Sarah swiftly into a complex network of enemies, intrigues, and forbidden desires. As she strives to regain her freedom, she must decide if she can trust the devil she knows or if his secrets will ruin her.

There is a special team operating in the shadows in the sprawling, fog-enshrouded city of Cinderfire. They’re known as the Ninth Division, a covert unit within the police force tasked with investigating the unexplained and the cases that ordinary officers can’t handle, where the rules of the supernatural apply. A hardened guerilla fighter and the team's newest member, is about to get his first taste of what lurks in the city's dark corners.

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In the Shadows of the Night In the city's underworld, a mysterious mafia organization reigns supreme. Amidst the shadows, a young woman named Odessa crosses paths with the mafia's enigmatic leader. Their chance encounter sets off a chain reaction of events, drawing Odessa into a world of intrigue, deception, and danger. As she becomes entangled in the mafia's web, Odessa must navigate the treacherous landscape of loyalty, power, and forbidden attraction. Will she succumb to the darkness that surrounds her, or will she find a way to shine a light on the secrets that haunt the night?

Merry, a mediocre angel, compassionate beyond saving, is plotted by fellow angels due to getting increasing attention of Archangels for her hard work. Her official punishment became a death trap. Her spirit fragments spread amidst innumerable worlds, to collect them she has to incarnate as somebody again & again across numerous worlds. She dejectedly thought, "I have to complete this infinitely long journey alone for my freedom". But she doesn't know once her one saving grace to a powerful foe, give birth of a strong infatuation that follows her like a shadow, shares her burden & in this process entangles with her in a passionate love. Something different from your typical webnovels ^_^