Ruthless Bows

She makes me feel hate, anger, desire, lust and something even more dangerous – love. ***** Amelia (Amy) Shawls, the legitimate and perfect princess of real estate mogul, and serving senator, Gregory Shawls, had it all –wealth, beauty, brain and a fiance who doted on her. But amidst her plenty admirers and few haters, were her vile stepmother and her envious stepsister, who sought to destroy her and take away her inheritance. Amelia's seemingly perfect life took a dark and scary turn on the eve before her celebrity marriage, when she gets a text message from her fiance, Jerry, asking her to meet him up at their favourite restaurant. On her way, Amelia is kidnapped and taken to an unknown location where she narrowly escapes her abductors only to end up crashing into a river. When Amelia finally regained consciousness a week later, she discovered that her life and everything she ever loved and worked for had been stolen from her by those who claimed to love her. Vengeful, she strikes a deal with the handsome but vicious devil, who rescued her from the jaws of death. ----- Meet Blaze Anderson, the charming but ruthless CEO of the Andex group. His heart is as cold as ice and his mere name caves terror in the heart of people. Blaze harboured a deep resentment against Amelia's entire family and would stop at nothing to see all of them, including Amelia destroyed. What would happen when the line between deep hatred and passion slowly thins out? Would Amelia ever consent to love after learning the bitter truth behind Blaze's assistance?

[A powerful business man known to be ruthless and cunning sent into a world of magic!? will he accept the fate of the cards he wills or not? A story about a man all about business]

"Senior brother, brooms can't fly!" "I was thinking a bit of mana would do the trick." "Senior brother, what's the deal with uranium ore and herbs?" "I was thinking I could rub up a nuclear reactor." "……" "How did you manage to do it?" "Nothing's too difficult if you're willing to think it through!" Song Yin addressed his junior brothers, "As long as you think it through, that's enough. Leave the rest to the all-powerful mana. Do you juniors agree?" The junior brothers bowed their heads, "Senior brother is right!"

The Rural Medical God, with unparalleled medical skills and peerless Martial Arts, resurrected the dead and mended their flesh and bones, attracting swarms of beautiful women, and causing the powerful elite to bow their heads in submission.

In the void beyond the end, where all creation has collapsed, a fragment stirs. It is chaos—formless, boundless, unstoppable.  It gathers, consumes, and grows.  With each pulse, the void trembles, the silence fractures, and the remnants of existence bow before it.  From nothing, power rises. Relentless. Unyielding. Eternal.

In her previous life, Lina Riley harbored an unrequited love for the Fifth Princess, Victoria Ashwood. Lina sacrificed everything for her—securing her place on the throne, protecting her borders, and losing her arm and sight in the process. Yet, her loyalty was repaid with a goblet of poisoned wine and the execution of her entire family. Victoria despised her, accusing Lina of cruelty and of orchestrating her elder sister’s death, deeming her unworthy of love. When the poison took effect, Lina closed her eyes in despair, only to awaken back in the moment they first met. On that fateful day, Lina had stumbled upon Victoria being beaten by palace maids, an encounter that set everything in motion. This time, Lina turned away, choosing a different path, but a faint fragrance of plum blossoms lured her in. One reckless night led to a moment of despair when she awoke to find the coldly beautiful face of her bedmate—Lucille Everard, the Princess Regent. Lucille, while outwardly uninterested in court affairs, was notorious for her swift and decisive actions that had seen emperors replaced with alarming frequency. Compared to Lucille’s power, Lina’s past dealings with Victoria seemed like mere child's play. As Lucille stirred awake, Lina's nerves were frayed. “Given the circumstances, Your Highness, what do you think of me now?” she asked, resigned to her fate. To her surprise, Lucille chuckled softly. “I think you’re wonderful.” Stunned, Lina could only manage a confused “Huh?” From that moment, everything veered off course. Lucille's palace soon bloomed with roses—Lina’s favorite. Amidst the swaying blossoms, the resolute Princess Regent would gently take Lina’s hand, her once-frigid gaze warm and tender. “My dear Lina, you are the finest woman in the world.” In her new life, Lina often dreamed. She dreamt of someone leaving a bouquet of roses at her grave, their robes trailing the light fragrance of plum blossoms. They sipped wine with a wry smile, murmuring, “Silly girl, I avenged you.” Victoria Ashwood was reborn too. She hadn’t expected that killing Lina would provoke her aunt’s ruthless revenge. Determined to avoid a similar fate, she resolved to feign affection for Lina, even if it took a lifetime. At a palace banquet, Victoria was taken aback by Lina’s beauty. Draped in fine silks, Lina was a dazzling sight, so different from the weathered woman Victoria remembered. Drawn to her, Victoria was about to approach when she noticed Lucille at Lina’s side, gently wiping her lips with a soft smile. “Take it slow,” Lucille murmured. Lina paused, then chuckled as she adjusted a strand of Lucille’s hair. Victoria’s heart twisted in fury. When her desperate attempts to win Lina back failed, she demanded, “Why won’t you love me?” Lina sneered. “Show some respect, Fifth Princess. You should address me as Aunt. Besides, your hypocrisy and cold-heartedness make you unworthy of love.” Years ago, a young Lucille Everard encountered a lost girl in the palace gardens. The girl declared that Lucille was beautiful and promised to marry her one day. Thirteen years later, a fateful misunderstanding during a bout of poisoning entwined their paths. What began as teasing quickly turned Lucille from a hunter into prey, helplessly ensnared by the woman she never forgot. Tags: 1. Cold yet protective Princess Regent × Reborn and resigned noblewoman 2. Nine-year age gap (Princess Regent is older) 3. Alternate history, non-patriarchal setting 4. Puppet empress, regent princess ruling behind the scenes 5. Two lifetimes of love, slow-burn romance

"They say every family has its secrets, but mine just married into the mafia." I didn’t ask for this life—didn’t ask for the luxurious cage, the whispered threats, or the blood-soaked power plays that come with the Stathoulis name. All I wanted was to finish my film degree and live on my own terms. But when my mother got engaged to Peter Stathoulis, a retired don of the Greek mafia, my world completely turned upside down. Now, I’m stuck in their large mansion, caught between family loyalty and a world I could barely understand. And then there’s him—Andrea Stathoulis. Peter Stahoulis son and the ruthless heir, commanding, intimidating. He’s everything I’ve been warned to stay away from, yet I can’t just seem to escape his shadow… or his piercing gaze. But the deeper I dig into the secrets of this family, the more dangerous it becomes. A betrayal I never saw coming, a kidnapping that leaves me powerless. And Andrea —possessive, infuriating, and un​for​tu​nate​ly the only one who can save me. I’m not even sure what scares me more—the enemies circling closer, or the man I might be falling for.

Prolouge; The village of ashwood lay shrouded in darkness ,its residents cowering in fear.They whisper to themselves the tales of a ruler so ruthless that even the bravest warriors tremble at the mention of his name. They called him "THE KING OF TERROR" Rumors spoke of his unholy powers,of his ability to command the shadows and bend the fabric to his will. Some said that he was a born demon born of darkness and fire,others claimed he was a mortal man driven by ambition and thirst for power. Yet all that changed when he met her..The one who will shatter the darkness that had defined him for long. For in the heart of the ruthless king,a spark of love ignited and nothing would ever be the same again.

Defy the Gods, Defy the laws that govern the universe, Defy space and time, Defy fate, defy death,Defy ‘I’. defy defying it self selfish, cautious, and ruthless mc (new author) ( English is not my first language)

Emma Parker, a hard-working cleaner in a Dallas hotel, never imagined her life would change dramatically after one fateful, drunken encounter with ruthless billionaire Alex Cardwell. That single night of passion leads to an unexpected pregnancy, thrusting her into a world of luxury, deception and betrayal. As Alex struggles with a failing marriage with a manipulative Victoria, his life begins to unravel as Emma's pregnancy threatens to expose the cracks in his carefully controlled life. Torn between the simple life she's always known and the dangerous seductive pull of Alex’s world, Emma must decide who to trust. With enemies closing in and dark secrets coming to life, the stakes couldn't be higher. Can Emma protect herself and her child from the forces trying to destroy them? Can she navigate these treacherous waters? Will love triumph, or will their buried past tear them apart forever?

Celeste Everhart (18) never expected a second chance—to reclaim her voice, and her fate, and uncover the truths that remained buried in her first life. Once an unwanted heiress sacrificed to the secretive and ruthless Brightwell family, Celeste forced herself to become something she could never imagined herself to be. A shark. Celeste saw a glimpse of what was hidden in the shadows at night and had failed to take her place in the Brightwell family. Or rather they had failed her. With the weight of her past life’s memories, Celeste knows what she would do differently… or so she believes. Yet, the more she navigates through these familiar yet treacherous waters, the more she discovers just how little she truly understands. And in this life, three men from her past emerge in ways she could never have foreseen: Avond Brightwell (28) the man she once loved so deeply that he became her voice and her world. But as hidden layers reveal themselves, Celeste begins to wonder—was Avond the man she thought he was? Or is he something far more dangerous? Tiel Brightwell (22) the one who once despised her, mocked her silence, and later fathered her only child. Now, he seems capable of kindness and perhaps even love, but Celeste can’t forget the pain he caused. Will she forgive him, or will she let go of who she was to destroy him? Even when he had not committed the crimes he committed in the past? Gen Callisto (23) the shadow from her sister’s stories, is a self-made millionaire with a tragedy looming in his future. Drawn to him in unexpected ways, Celeste must decide if she can save him from the darkness, or let him perish with the rest. As Celeste battles between love, loyalty, and the desire for vengeance, she faces a final question: will she remain the person she was before and let her new life take its course? Or will she let the hurt of her past turn her heart cold? After all, what better vengeance than to come back with the heart of a shark? -------- Disclaimer: The story begins with Celeste's first life— so please stay tuned because it will be worth it!

"Oga kpata kpata! Oga no na isisi! Oga no n' enu!" He greeted his boss who was sitted in the dimly lit spacious office with his back turned to him. "What's new?" The Boss answered with a cold emotionless voice. The smoke from his pipe engulfing the room. "The Alaye don show, he just touch down Chinua Achebe Airspace." The fellow answered, he being part of the activity his boss engaged in didn't flinch at the sight or breathe of the atmosphere almost two inches thick which he stood in the midst of, firm like an Iroko ready to wait on his boss' command. "Interesting! Get her to keep an eye on him, you, keep an eye on them..." And as he spun himself on the swivel to face him, he asked, "Is that clear?" "I dey for you Oga m, I dey for you, asap!" He replied with a slight bow. With a wave of one of his palms, both hands were now rested on the table, he dismisses him. He left with a bow and a final greeting as another guard armed with only a pistol hails the boss and proceeds to shut the door behind him. The boss spun himself repeatedly and when he had finally settled, he smirked as he released puffs of cloud from his nostrils...

"Suho Kim, an ordinary teenager, is thrust into a chaotic journey across multiple worlds after his sudden death. Chosen by a mysterious system, he must navigate through realms ravaged by zombies, magic, and supernatural horrors. Each world challenges him in new ways, pushing his limits and forcing him to evolve. With growing set of powerful skills, Suho's mission is clear: to survive and save humanity, one world at a time. His path is uncertain, but the stakes are always the same—save the worlds, or watch them fall."

A world filled with demons and monsters, where the strong reign supreme, and the weak can only bow their heads and endure their lowly fate. To survive, you must grit your teeth and carve a path for yourself.

Here the weak bow to alien dynasties and fearsome colonies, while the strong could get their feet rubbed by celestial queens and holy maidens. To reach the top one must trample on the weak and strong alike. To survive one must be ruthless. And to thrive one must be lucky. But most importantly, to be fated one must be fearless and willing to attain the impossible. As such, in a neglected corner of the human realm, Yamato a gifted boy dreams of becoming the most strongest fighter in the world, become invincible and attain the peak of martial arts. This is his legend as he rises up the martial hierarchy... UPDATES EVERYDAY!!!

Unite the Clans? Create an Empire? The Eternal Skies will bow—or burn. Atrox Soryu was destined for greatness—until the world turned against him. Once a prodigy of the sword, Atrox dreamed of claiming the long-abandoned title of Emperor of the Eternal Skies. But on the day of his awakening, his destiny shattered. Instead of manifesting a revered Order Mark, Atrox was branded with a Forbidden Order—a power the world fears and despises. Exiled by his father and cast into a brutal labor camp where the strong barely survive, Atrox is forced to confront a harsh truth: the world doesn’t want him, but it will kneel before him. In the shadows of exile, he discovers the terrifying potential of his forbidden power, a strength that rivals even the greatest Knights. With nothing but his ambition, Atrox will turn enemies into allies, forge unbreakable bonds with the forsaken, and rise to unite the fractured clans under his banner. Betrayed, cast aside, and underestimated, Atrox Soryu isn’t just surviving—he’s building an empire from the ashes of his past. The Eternal Skies will bow. Or they will burn.

...."For every person who thinks power is everything....." CHARACTER NAME: Female lead: Aria Male lead: Elijah Aria's dragon: Sunfyre 2nd Male lead: Asher WORLD EXPLAINATION: In this world there are 3 realms; DARK REALM, ruled by Aria. LIGHT REALM, ruled by Edward (father of Elijah) SHADOW REALM, ruled by Asher. ............................... "I know your heart has been hardened by the world, but I see a heart which is still alive. I see a spark in you. Will you allow me to turn it into a flame? " I say, hoping that maybe she'll understand me. "You know what, I’ve built empires on the bones of men who underestimated me. I won't mind killing another." She says with her usual emotionless face but I see a hint of vulnerability. ........................ It's story of a Queen. The queen of the dark realm, the most feared and powerful woman. Some think that she's just a myth, but who knows her are aware that she's no less than a monster. Her real name is Aria but she's famous by the name of 'An emotionless queen'... A prince will come in her life, and will change everything. He'll be the light in her darkness. He's supposed to kill her but he'll fall in love with her. AUTHOR'S NOTE: Don't judge before reading some chapters. It's gonna be an interesting love story. Hope you guys like it. (MOST IMPORTANT THING: NO ONE CAN COPY MY STORY)

Cultivation with a Western twist? Check! Overpowered protagonist? Absolutely! Ruthless main character? You bet! Nolan Baker once stood at the pinnacle of the world's strongest Gaia Cultivators—until a devastating betrayal cut his life short and crushed everything he'd worked for. But fate wasn’t done with him just yet. Reborn as a child in a remote town, Nolan begins his climb back to power. The goal? Nothing less than absolute domination. And when he returns to the top, his vengeance will be merciless, his retribution far worse than death for those who dared to stand above him. Follow Nolan as he carves his path to supremacy—ready to crush anyone foolish enough to get in his way!

James crossed through Ancient Rome with the Strongest Slaveholder System. He kicked Crassus’s ass, smacked Pompey’s face, and stroked Caesar’s head. With the backing of the Senate, and the three giants of Rome bowing their heads, those proud aristocrats knelt at James’s feet. Archeological experts of later ages found that, unexpectedly, the Supreme Emperor who had once ruled three continents…was a Modern Day man.

Blinded by betrayal, reborn with vengeance. After a fatal hiking accident, Olympic archer Yan Jin awakens in a world where bloodlines and power reign supreme. Stripped of his sight by the cruel machinations of his own clan, Yan Jin taps into a hidden bloodline, awakening abilities far beyond anything he could have imagined. Now, armed with his bow and unmatched instincts, he’s out for revenge. In this new world of ruthless politics and deadly combat, Yan Jin will carve a bloody path to uncover the truth behind his mysterious rebirth and the dark secrets of his past. Prepare for brutal battles, ingenious strategies, and a cast of eccentric allies and enemies as Yan Jin unleashes chaos in his quest for justice. Join Yan Jin as he takes aim at those who wronged him—this time, he won’t miss. PS: I’m building this world as we go, and I love hearing from readers! Your thoughts and feedback drive my creativity, so don’t hesitate to share your ideas. #SmartMC #Gore #Mature #Interactive

Fate is cruel, beyond ruthless. Countless suffer under it's watch, anguish consuming the lives of many. Yet one defies its path, the wander.

Robbed of two years of her life. She bowed to avenge the suffering and pain inflicted upon her by killing whoever had caused her pain. Consumed by hatred and thirst for vengeance she made a calculated move; she married the formidable prince that can never die.

I have 90 days to make Sebastian Cornelius fall in love with me! The only man who can save me from this godforsaken group of people I call my family! And change my fate from being dragged off as a bride to a man old enough to be my grandfather! The only problem with this plan is. It would be better to pray for pigs to fly than to win over Sebastian Cornelius! The heartless, ruthless, and extremely stone-cold tyrant! Luckily, I, Lyla Whitemore have a card to play. The heavens are on my side after waking up ninety days before the day I die and I found out a piece of information that is my golden ticket to turn the tables and escape my cursed fate. With this card, I might even be able to make pigs fly! I discovered that I looked exactly like Sebastian’s dead ex-girlfriend. The only girl he ever loved was my doppelgänger and I’m gonna leverage this straw to not only survive but bring Whitemore's house to ruins! I only hope that the love he had for his dead ex was strong enough because I’m about to bet my entire life on that imaginary strength! “There is a possibility that I might die from this but that doesn’t matter, as long as there’s a 0.1% chance of survival, I’m willing to take the risk. I will do anything to win Sabastian’s favor! I meant it when I said I’m betting everything on you, Sabastian Cornelius, and that includes my life!” - Lyla Whitemore. Join Lyla in this heck of a ride to seek revenge. This is Lyla’s story and you are welcome to the life of a decorative daughter! Disclaimer: Book cover isn’t mine, credit goes to google.

They say he is evil, they say he is ruthless, but why does he not conform to the rumors? -------- Adelaide, the Princess of Dystopia, bound by her duty to her subjects gets married to the Crown Prince of the enemy country, Asteria Adelaide had always heard about how her groom was a ruthless person, but why does he act differently? He doesn't show his ruthless and aggressive side towards her, rather, he is sweet towards her, which leaves her at a loss for words. Prince Ethan is an enigmatic human, and his actions always leave Adelaide confused. While Adelaide was figuring out Ethan, there were dangers lurking around the palace. Secrets to be unfolded, and questions to be answered. There is a lot to find out. In all of these, would Ethan and Adelaide stay together? Or would they be separated due to the secrets?

In a World were the strong make and break the rules, how are the weak and upcoming cultivators survive?. Are they to bow and summit to greater power? or fight for the own destiny? "These worlds and these people will burn, l will burn it all up" Raiel Said. Warning alert. It's a slow pace novel but l guarantee you won't regret reading it.. Secondly, English is not my first language, so if you notice any incorrect or misuse of words or sentences, please feel free to point it out, l promise l will better myself...

Nathaniel Castellan, the ruthless Alpha King, has spent years conquering rival packs to forge the strongest werewolf empire in history. His rule is absolute, his power unmatched, and his heart frozen. Love has no place in a world where strength is everything and weakness is unforgivable. Rain Silvano, the fierce and rebellious Blood Moon Alpha, has spent just as long waging a guerrilla war against Nathaniel’s empire. Known as the ghost of the northern forests, Rain refuses to bow to anyone—not even the infamous Alpha King. But when a fated ambush leads to Rain’s capture, everything changes. Bound by chains and dragged before his enemy, Rain faces Nathaniel with unbroken defiance—until an ancient mating mark ignites between them, branding them as fated mates under the moon goddess's decree. Fate may have bound them, but neither alpha is willing to submit. Forced into isolation during the Blood Moon, they must navigate their explosive bond, a growing war between their packs, and the dangerous line between love and hate. Can enemies become lovers? Or will their stubborn pride destroy them both—and their world?

Popularly known as the Crimson Shadow, Nys Nightblade and The Devil’s Bride, Katarina has always been a villainess since she was born. Her parents were popular assassins, and their only daughter was brought up to follow their footsteps. Rina killed without hesitation, and her jobs were always quick, clean and smooth. Everything was going well for Rina until she got killed by the people she has always trusted… But, luckily for Rina, her story didn’t end there. Instead, her story has just begun! ~~~ [Yuri System]: Rina, you’ve been granted a second chance. Rina: Oh my god, thank you so much, oh merciful system. [Yuri System]: There’s a clause, dear favored Villainess. Rina: There is? What kind of clause? [Yuri System]: The God of vengeance has decided to put your great skills to good use first. Rina: ~ shocked & confused ~ Rina: What? How? [Yuri System]: The God of Vengeance has decided that you’d have to travel through multiple Realms, and defeat every enemy against each female lead in each Realm. [Yuri System]: After that, you’d be able to live the rest of your life however you want. Rina: Well, that sounds super easy! I’ll be done in no time. [Yuri System]: There’s a few more things, dear favored Villainess. ● You need to kill EVERY enemy against each female lead, until each female lead is completely safe. ● You need to TAME every female lead in every realm and make them fall for you. ● You’re gonna be granted a COMPANION, and you’d both have to face these missions together. Rina: WHAT? I ONLY WORK ALONE! [Yuri System] That is the only way. Rina: Who is this companion anyway? [Yuri System]: You’d see. Rina: … [Yuri System]: … Rina: … [Yuri System]: . . . GOOD LUCK, DEAR FAVORED VILLAINESS!

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Gu Zhang is nothing—a mere servant in the ruthless Demonic Cult. But he refuses to remain weak. With no talent, no miracles, and death looming over him, Gu Zhang has only one choice—to survive.

awaken in darkness—small, weak, and starving. The abyss is ruthless. Hunt, or be hunted. Eat, or be eaten

Ye Tian crossed through Ancient Rome with the Strongest Slaveholder System. He kicked Crassus’s ass, smacked Pompey’s face, and stroked Caesar’s head. With the backing of the Senate, and the three giants of Rome bowing their heads, those proud aristocrats knelt at Ye TIan’s feet. Archeological experts of later ages found that, unexpectedly, the Supreme Emperor who had once ruled three continents…was a chinese man. Note: This novel is not mine.