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In a kingdom scorched by power and ruled by fear, four lives are bound by threads of fate, flame, and blood—though none of them know it yet. Nyx, a fireborn knight forged in silence, has spent years as the blade of a man she once called master. Trained to kill, raised to obey, she now fights for the very empire that stole her freedom. But rebellion stirs in the sand, and whispers of a ghost prince rise with the wind. When Nyx is chosen for a royal tournament, she sees an opportunity—not for glory, but for escape, for answers, and revenge. Emris, the blood-marked heir of a murdered king, leads a rebellion from the shadows. With hemokinesis pulsing in his veins and a growing army at his back, he carves his warpath in secret, wearing the mask of a phantom. But the past he doesn't remember—and the girl who burns brighter than any sun—may be the key to reclaiming a throne he never wanted. Far across the fractured land, Kai, a rare male omega hidden in a village near the border, lives quietly under the care of the woman who raised him. Spirit-touched and sensitive to forces beyond the veil, Kai has always felt… watched. Protected. Hunted. But when a rogue pack attacks and fate delivers him into the hands of the feared Alpha Ramon, Kai's life is shattered—and something ancient awakens. Ramon, ruthless warlord and Alpha of the Blackfang Pack, has spent years burying grief beneath steel and savagery. But when he captures a trembling omega with spirit-light in his eyes, something breaks open in him. A bond neither of them understands begins to form—and the harder Ramon fights it, the more fate presses in. As kingdoms burn and rebel banners rise, Nyx and Kai are pulled into a web of secrets, bloodlines, and ancient magic. What starts as survival becomes war. What begins as instinct becomes longing. And the bonds they fear may be the only thing strong enough to save them all—or tear their world apart.

Hearts Between the Lines is a slow-burn, emotional young adult romance that follows Talia, a fiercely independent, party-loving medical student with few close connections, and Ezra, a kind, soft-spoken, nerdy classmate who prefers books over bars. When a random lab pairing throws them together, their clashing personalities spark unexpected chemistry—and eventually, love. But after a night of vulnerability and a drunken mistake, Ezra ghosts Talia, and the fragile relationship between them shatters. What follows is a journey of miscommunication, self-discovery, and a gradual rebuilding of trust. Through late-night calls, unsent letters, failed kisses, and second chances, Talia and Ezra slowly learn that love isn’t just about the sparks—it’s about the quiet moments, the forgiveness, and the courage to choose each other every day, no matter how imperfect the timing. A story about healing, growing up, and finding home in another person—Hearts Between the Lines is raw, messy, and utterly real.

Seraphina Moon, an orphan desperate for a family of her own, thought her last chance at motherhood was finally within reach. But then, bam! One accidental pregnancy later, and she’s not just expecting, she’s carrying the heir of Kaelen Thorne. And Kaelen? He’s not your average dad-to-be. He’s an enigmatic billionaire Alpha werewolf, and this baby is everything to him—like, the key to his entire future and his pack’s. To protect her child, Seraphina gets dragged into Kaelen’s dangerous world, forced to play the part of his adoring Luna in a high-stakes game of shifter politics that could easily get her killed. The wildest part? This whole charade, this fake relationship, starts to feel disturbingly real. There’s an undeniable, raw fire sparking between them, and beneath Kaelen’s harsh, dominant Alpha exterior, Seraphina glimpses a man who’s fiercely protective and surprisingly tender. But there’s a massive problem: he’s a shifter, she’s human, and he’s destined for a true werewolf mate, meaning their intense connection seems doomed from the start. With assassins on her trail, Kaelen’s scornful ex-mates making her life hell, and the shadows of her own past creeping in, Seraphina is caught. Can she navigate this treacherous game and guard her heart from the Alpha who commands her body’s surrender, or will the very man she’s forced to deceive be the only one who can save her? And could he ever truly choose a human, even if she’s carrying his precious heir?

Dylan pulled back when Olivia used her hands to push his head closer to her. The blazing stare he gave burnt her soul directly, "Pull my head one more time and I'll fuck you while hanging you from the ceiling. " he blurted out without any remorse. Olivia, once the epitome of love and sacrifice, now seeks vengeance. Sold out by her beloved, she's imprisoned and humiliated. But Olivia's true identity as a billionaire's girlfriend and heiress to a powerful family will be her instrument of revenge. Those who wronged her will pay, cry, and regret it.

The World Has Changed... And There's No Turning Back. Jay, an ordinary office worker with a passion for fantasy novels, never imagined that his mundane daily life would be turned upside down in an instant. One day, an unknown catastrophe struck the world. Monsters appeared. Dimensional gates opened. Towering dungeons emerged across the globe. The world he once knew had transformed into something straight out of the stories he used to read. Amidst the chaos, Jay is faced with a single choice grow stronger, or die. Together with allies he meets along the way, Jay embarks on a perilous journey to survive and uncover the truth behind the catastrophe. Can Jay surpass his limits and rise to become the strongest in this new, twisted world?

She was a healer, sworn to save lives. He was a killer, sworn to protect his empire by any means. When Dr. Aira’s quiet world collides with Adrian Valente — the cold, dangerous mafia boss feared by all — she is pulled into a game of blood and secrets she never wanted to play. Bound by a debt she can’t escape, Aira must navigate the shadows of his ruthless world, even as her heart betrays her. Can love bloom between innocence and sin? Or will their hearts be forever tied by chains stronger than fate itself?

Hey everyone! I’m excited to share the first volume of my original light novel series: Bits of Love, Lines of Code – Volume 1 Genre: Romance Slice of Life Tech/Programming Slow Burn Light Novel-style Summary: Ren Takahashi, a shy, hoodie-wearing tech genius, hides behind the online alias GhostHood — a quiet legend in underground hackathons. Despite appearing average in school, he dreams of becoming a real-life Iron Man — not the hero, but the builder of world-changing tech. Enter Aoi Hoshizaki, a bold, gal-style girl with a love for code, a messy room, and a mysterious spark. When she moves in next door and discovers Ren's secret, their world begins to change — from quiet club meetings to national hackathons, late-night debugging sessions to secret rooftop conversations. What starts as teamwork grows into something deeper, more complicated, and far more electric than either expected. Together, they aim for Japan’s most elite tech university — and face rivalries, rumors, and the whisper of love in every line of code.

Roy Sinha, a 29 years old adult was killed by his own family and got reincarnated in an another world filled with supernatural elements as Kaito Tenma. The world is divided into 10 great nations. As Kaito continues his journey in the new world he uncovered and mysteries and secrets. On the other hand a secret organization ins collecting the strongest beasts in the world to recreate the forbidden elemental power 'Paradox' to create balance in the world due to it's corruption, wars and innocent people dying without any reason. Follow Kaito and his friends to uncover more mysteries, secrets and stop the organization.

Jack is the CEO of Pole Enterprises and Holdings. His life is perfect until he meets Cassandra. Cassandra, who is running from her insane fiancee drags Jack into her world of chaos. Is she the thing he didn't know he needed?

Trapped within a poisoned world and stalked by monstrous beings known as the Withered, humanity clings to survival behind decaying walls and endless war. In the shadow of legends, a boy named Kael Ranz grows up in silence—haunted by the sacrifice of his brother, Dren, and hated by the family that blames him for living. Cast out and forgotten, Kael devotes his life to one purpose: vengeance. After six years of brutal training in the military barracks, Kael earns a place in the Phantom Line—an elite unit bred for one thing: surviving the gas, and killing what waits within it. But Kael’s past resurfaces when he hesitates to kill a Withered... and realizes it’s his brother’s reanimated corpse. But there may be something more than meets the eye.

Title : "A Line Drawn Between You and Me" also called as "Rivals In Love" Synopsis: At Hua Xing International Business Academy—Shanghai’s most elite MBA college where business empires are bred and reputations are currency—Li Wei has always reigned supreme. Brilliant, composed, and endlessly driven, she’s topped every academic ranking since her first day. As the daughter of a powerful and toxic family, and the heir to the Li Group's corporate throne, failure has never been an option. Especially not in a college where her father sits on the Board of Directors and her family name practically built the east wing. Then comes Zhang Rui. A transfer student from Australia with a charming smile, razor-sharp intellect, and zero interest in playing by legacy rules. He doesn’t know Li Wei—or the unspoken rule that she always comes first. But when his name unexpectedly appears at the top of the student ranking board, knocking Li Wei to second place for the first time ever, a silent war begins. To the world, they’re rivals—cold stares in lecture halls, tense silences during group projects, and a battlefield of wit and pride. But beneath the surface, there’s more than rivalry brewing. Li Wei is drawn to Rui’s warmth, a stark contrast to the emotional emptiness of her world. Rui, in turn, is fascinated by the fortress she’s built around herself—and the vulnerability she hides behind perfect posture and sharp words. As academic pressure builds and their families’ expectations collide, secrets begin to unravel, and the line between hate and longing blurs. In a world where love is a weakness and control is everything, what happens when two rivals fall—not just in rank—but for each other? ---

Damien Blackwood is a billionaire by day, and a deadly assassin by night. By the world’s eyes, he’s the flawless CEO of Blackwood Corporation—ruthless in the boardroom and untouchable in public. But in the shadows, he eliminates the corrupt elite under the codename “Nyx,” a ghost feared even by criminals. When Elara Vance, a relentless investigative journalist, begins hunting down her brother’s killer, her path collides with Damien’s. Sparks fly. Lies twist. And a dangerous attraction grows. As she gets closer to the truth, Damien must choose: protect the woman who could expose him... or kill her before she destroys everything. What happens when justice falls in love with a killer? ---

Derik Halvorsen was born brilliant—and broken. Raised in silence by a violent ex-military father in rural Montana, Derik never cried, never connected, never forgot. By sixteen, he could dismantle any system, crack any server, and understand evil better than any therapist who ever tried to study him. And then one night… he made his first move. When his father dies under mysterious—but eerily clean—circumstances, the police rule it an accident. Derik disappears. No leads. No trace. Just one new ghost in the system. But Derik didn’t run. He evolved. Armed with a list of names—abusers, traffickers, corrupt prosecutors—he begins executing brutal, calculated murders that look like suicides, accidents, or divine punishment. Every kill is a message. Every detail, a signature. He doesn’t murder for revenge. He murders for balance. As federal agents begin to catch on, whispers spread in the underworld—someone is out there correcting the justice system’s mistakes. A living algorithm. A myth. A nightmare. But Derik isn’t hiding anymore. He’s building something. And the deeper he goes, the more powerful enemies take notice—some who don’t want to stop him… and others who want to use him. Because sometimes, the only thing worse than a broken system is the man who learns how to perfectly destroy it. ⸻ Themes • Morality vs justice • Systemic failure • Psychological trauma • The mind of a killer • Cold logic vs emotional chaos

Coming back to her family after staying abroad for many years she receives the shocking news from her mother that is going to change her life! He was leading a pretty comfortable life with a pretty successful career as an idol but one morning his mother threw a hot potato in his hands to handle! The only comfort in this turmoil is that they once knew each other *** The second book of the series: 'Runaway Rich Guy's Love Endeavour' The third book of the series: 'Chance Encounter (love at first sight)'

Takashi Ren an inspiring footballer has dreams of winning the world cup but he has an immesurable setback which causes him to evolve

Sarah, a resilient young orphan, works tirelessly to pay for her younger brother’s life-saving treatment. When Mrs. Mara, a wealthy and calculating woman, offers to cover the bills in exchange for Sarah pretending to be her stepson’s girlfriend, Sarah reluctantly agrees, unaware of the deadly game she’s stepped into. Victor, haunted by the recent loss of his parents, lives shut off from the world, angry and emotionally guarded. Sarah enters his life under false pretenses but soon discovers a deeper side of him, a man who is broken, but not beyond healing. As their fake relationship blossoms into real love, Sarah starts to feel alive for the first time in years. Just when things begin to feel hopeful, Sarah learns the horrifying truth; Mrs. Mara hired her to lure Victor into a trap meant to kill him, seeing him as the obstacle to inheriting his parent’s fortune. Torn between guilt and love, Sarah tries to back out. But Mrs. Mara plays her final card, threatening Sarah with her brother’s safety. In fear, Sarah break’s Victor’s heart and disappears. Suddenly, her brother mysteriously vanishes from the hospital. Frantic, Sarah confronts Mrs. Mara, only to be met with cold denial -- Mrs. Mara claims she had nothing to do with the kidnapping. Left with no options, Sarah starts her own desperate search, hitting dead ends. With nowhere left to turn to, she finally confesses everything to victor, hoping for his help. But the damage is done. Feeling devastated and betrayed, Victor cuts her off, leaving her to face the consequences of both her secrets and her helplessness alone. Now, Sarah is alone and heartbroken, with everything at stake. She must find her missing brother before it’s too late, and somehow win back Victor’s trust and love, despite the betrayal. But the clock is ticking, and questions swirls with no clear answers: Who took her brother? Who is really behind the plan to ruin Victor? Will love be enough to heal what deception has broken?

She signed the marriage contract to escape her past. He needed a wife to protect his empire. But neither expected the lies that would bind them — or the secrets that would burn them. After dying on her wedding day, Amara wakes up one year in the past — back to the moment she still had a choice. This time, she won’t beg for love or trust sweet promises. She’ll rewrite her fate… with fire. When a cold-hearted billionaire CEO, Lucien Kane, offers her a loveless contract marriage, Amara agrees — but only because she has her own silent agenda: revenge. As dark secrets unfold, enemies close in, and hidden truths surface, their fake marriage begins to feel dangerously real. But when love gets tangled with lies, who will survive the heat? Will Amara achieve her revenge… or will the marriage she faked become the one thing that saves her?

Chester Vegner is the best soldier the BIC has, wakes up falling—plummeting through the sky of a planet no one even knew existed. A few seconds later, he’s crashing into a world teeming with bizarre, semi-humanoid creatures and medieval lunacy. Will he forge unlikely friendships, conquer adversity through the power of camaraderie, and help those in need? Hell no. He’ll survive. He’ll manipulate. And if he has to, he’ll weaponize every freakish thing that crawls on this cursed land. With only a bloodthirsty, sarcastic, and disturbingly curious AI named Mag as his unwanted sidekick, Chester is going to do whatever it takes to get back home. Mag, on the other hand, is just in it for the body count... strictly for research purposes, of course. If you're looking for a hero, you've opened the wrong novel. Chester doesn't do “good” unless there's a guarantee he'll be paid—or feared—for it. Even this far from home, he's still chasing revenge. And he won’t stop. Because the only thing keeping him going is one burning truth: If they took away his light, he’ll become their darkness. Even if there’s no one left to see it. What can you expect from this novel? - A detailed narrative - A well-founded story - A fantasy universe on realistic foundations - A touch of sci-fi wrapped in a fantasy cloak

One contract. One year. Zero feelings. Emily Torres signed her name to save her brother. Liam Westwood signed to bury a secret. But neither expected sparks—let alone passion that burns hotter than the lies they’re both hiding. In a penthouse full of rules and a heart full of scars, Emily finds herself tangled in a web of mafia ties, wolf-blooded truths, and a husband who plays the game too well. In this dangerous dance of deception, love was never supposed to be on the table. But fate doesn't care about rules.

*A contract sealed by desperation. A fate written in heartbreak. A love that refuses to die.* Zara never imagined that one decision made on the worst day of her life would bind her to Damien Blackwood, the reclusive billionaire with a ticking clock on his life and a heart colder than winter. When Damien's powerful grandmother offers Zara a cruel choice—marry a man destined to die or face the consequences—Zara steps into a world of wealth, deception, and secrets she never asked for. Damien doesn't want a wife. Especially not a stranger plucked from the streets by his meddling grandmother. But as shadows from his past begin to threaten everything he built, Zara becomes the unexpected anchor holding him together. Yet, love was never part of the deal. As enemies close in, emotions blur the line between fake and real, and fate tests their every vow, Zara and Damien must decide: will they fight for the love neither asked for or lose each other forever? Signed by Fate. Sealed by Love. But can their hearts survive the truth?

“She was betrayed by the man she loved… only to be saved by the man she was never meant to fall for.” Aisha Oberoi had it all — beauty, brains, and a love story that was supposed to be perfect… until her fiancé, Ranvir Malhotra, shattered her world with a betrayal that cut deeper than any wound. Left heartbroken before the biggest gala of her life, she walks away from love and vows never to trust again. But fate has other plans… Enter Rishi Malhotra — Ranvir’s elder brother. A quiet billionaire with a storm of emotions buried deep. He’s always watched Aisha from afar, loved her silently, and protected her without her knowing. When her world crumbles, he steps in — not to fix her, but to hold her as she rebuilds herself. As Aisha navigates heartbreak, trust issues, and a past that refuses to let go, Rishi becomes her unexpected anchor. But will the shadows of betrayal ruin their chance at love, or will Aisha finally see the man who’s always seen her? A story about broken hearts, healing touches, stolen glances, and the kind of love that happens when you least expect it. With drama, passion, and intense slow-burn chemistry — this billionaire romance will leave you breathless.

Evelyn was certain she had met her end. The last thing she saw was a towering mutant lunging at her, its grotesque form a result of the very catastrophe that had wiped out most of humanity. But instead of death, she opened her eyes to a time when Earth was still livable—three months before the NASA satellite crash that had killed half the population and the nuclear plant collapse that had turned those who live near them into mindless mutants. This time, she refuses to be a helpless survivor. She will fight, prepare, and save those she lost in her past life. But unlike the reborn protagonists of novels, she has no hidden wealth, no space filled with supplies—just her knowledge of the future and a determination to survive. As she scavenges for essentials, she stumbles upon an unexpected burden—a small child who clings to her, calling her Mommy. Alone and vulnerable, the little girl would never survive the horrors to come. Against her better judgment, Evelyn takes her in. But protecting herself was hard enough. Can she shield an innocent child from the apocalypse while rewriting the fate of the world?

For years, Gabrielle has silently harbored an intense, unyielding love for Adrian, a devotion that has slowly consumed her. Tormented by secret jealousy and private heartache, she can no longer suppress the powerful emotions that dictate her every move. In a desperate, final act, Gabrielle drugs Adrian, revealing her true, terrifying intentions as he succumbs to her will. Now, weakened and disoriented, Adrian finds himself utterly at her mercy, trapped in the clutches of a love that has spiraled into a dangerous obsession.

Aria’s life shattered the day she returned from the river without her sister. Branded a curse, abandoned by her father, and stripped of her name, she lived ten years in exile as a rogue. When she comes of age, fate throws her into the arms of Alpha Kael, a man of steel and silence. He claims her but never touches her—until the day he brings home another woman. Lyra, her sister long believed dead, now alive, adored, and loved by the man who rejected her. But the truth runs deeper than any pack tale. Lyra never truly died, Aria’s memories are tainted, and the prophecy is awakening. With her child growing inside her and the spirit forest calling, Aria must uncover her true power, face the betrayal of blood, and decide if forgiveness has a place in the ruins of fate.

"Shall I tell you a little secret? But I have to warn you, you won't like it." No one likes spoilers, therefore, I present this to you. "Is it a book filled with spoilers or a book specifically about spoilers?" Read between the lines, that is what you must do when you are eager to find out. To figure out a secret, to interpret and take note of what there is to come. "It is kind of like that, but I would rather refer to it as a compilation or a series." "Or an outline, a note, reminder for what'll end up happening, whatever sounds right to you." A story that has only one plot, universe, and meaning is not how you would describe this one. Spoiler though, you'll never be satisfied. "One more thing... None of this is real. Unless you know exactly what I mean." /Extra/

He took her brother. She gave him her hand. But she’s coming for his heart—and his empire. Aria Morello has spent her life training for war. Orphaned at eight and raised by a man who weaponized her pain, Aria was forged in silence, sharpened by grief, and taught that vengeance is the only language the Morettis understand. Now, she stands at the altar, a vision in white—marrying the man whose family ruined hers. Dante Moretti is everything Aria despises: cold, powerful, untouchable. Yet the devil wears charm like a second skin, and his game is simple—use her brother as leverage and bind Aria to him in the most permanent of ways. Marriage. But Aria has plans of her own. She’ll smile at the cameras, play the perfect bride, and walk straight into the lion’s den with knives hidden beneath her vows. She expected hate. She never expected desire. Dante doesn’t want a wife. He wants a challenge. And Aria is the most dangerous game he’s ever played. Beautiful, bold, and burning with secrets. But behind that fire is a woman who might just bring his kingdom to its knees—if she doesn’t fall first.

A post-post-apocalyptic world where it's end had happened countless times. Is it still the same? The crew will find out as the explore the strange world of the Silverline in their tank while facing various enemies and creatures. Meet the crew: Ehma - Mechanic and commander Johnathan Sawyer - Driver Hale Migs - Gunner Hugo - Loader Malcom - Bow gunner Midra - engineer

Dans les rues d’une ville gangrenée par la peur, Kratos règne sans partage. Quatre Alphas, impitoyables et inaccessibles, incarnent l’ordre absolu sous le nom de Kratos. Ils dictent les lois, façonnent les instincts, contrôlent chaque lien, chaque marque, chaque pulsion. Défier Kratos, c’est signer sa fin. Pourtant, un Alpha inconnu surgit du chaos. Ni chef, ni soldat, ni soumis. Un être à part qui refuse de suivre les règles, de se soumettre à l’autorité ou à la hiérarchie imposée. Il n’a ni clan, ni territoire, ni autorisation mais il agit comme si aucune loi ne pouvait le contenir. Petit à petit, les murmures s’élèvent : "Et s’il était l’égal d’un Kratos ?" "Et si leur domination avait trouvé un adversaire ?" Des rumeurs sans preuve. Mais dans un monde bâti sur le contrôle, même un simple doute est une menace.Et Kratos ne reste pas indifférent face à cela, il ne tolère pas la menace .Ils n’ont pas besoin de prouver leur supériorité. Ils n’ont pas besoin de parler.Ils vont faire ce qu’ils savent faire de mieux : écraser. À leur manière tout en employant des moyens radicaux.