Untouchable Ivy Smoak

At Crestfield University, located in the scenic city of Silverbridge, students come from all walks of life, chasing ambitions and carving fresh starts. For Chase, a freshman, Crestfield is more than just a university—it’s a chance to escape the lingering impressions of middle and high school. Despite his best efforts to blend in, his natural charisma and appearance always seemed to betray him, especially when surrounded by those who remembered him. Now, far from familiar faces and old perceptions, he’s determined to stay unnoticed and live quietly. Diana Lumis, a sophomore, also keeps to herself, moving through campus with an enigmatic air. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Crestfield’s ivy-covered walls and the shifting seasons of Silverbridge, this is a story of quiet connections, personal growth, and the beauty found in everyday life.

James Calloway has spent his life being groomed for power. As the heir to a billion-dollar family empire, his path was set—an Ivy League degree, a future in finance, and a seamless transition into the world of wealth and influence. But James chose basketball instead, defying his ruthless parents in pursuit of his own dreams. Now, as the star player for Middleton University, he’s determined to prove he’s more than just a trust fund kid playing a game. Jordan Miles has always had to fight for what he wants. Coming from a working-class background, he clawed his way to the top, carrying the weight of his Mom's sacrifices on his shoulders. As Madison College’s star player, he’s relentless on the court, fueled by the need to succeed—not just for himself, but for everyone who believes in him. James and Jordan are rivals in every sense. They despise each other’s arrogance, their opposing backgrounds, their competing legacies. Their battles on the court are legendary, their tension undeniable. But as their final season unfolds, something unexpected begins to take shape beneath the animosity—a connection neither of them can ignore. When their secret feelings come to light, their world explodes. Their teammates, the media, and even their families turn their romance into a scandal. And with the NBA draft looming, their careers and futures hang in the balance. Faced with the ultimate choice—hide who they are to preserve their dreams or risk everything for each other—James and Jordan must navigate the brutal realities of love, fame, and identity in a world that isn’t ready for them. Because some rivalries don’t end with the final buzzer. Some turn into something much deeper.

Ling Chen was a peerless master hiding within the city hustle as a nobody-courier, until he stumbled into the world of the beautiful CEO, Nanrong Wanqing, the 'untouchable flower' of Donghai City, due to one of his work assignments. From then on, watch as his life is thrown into an exciting disarray!

Kael awakens in a dark cavern with no memory of who he is or how he got there. With only a mysterious sword at his side, he is drawn toward an ancient archway inscribed with glowing runes. As he steps forward, eerie whispers hint at a cycle that has played out before. Beyond the archway, Kael faces a shadowed figure—a warrior clad in black armor wielding a blade of pure darkness. The entity claims to know him, but Kael cannot recall their past. Forced into battle, he struggles against an enemy that seems untouchable, its form shifting like smoke. Only when he follows an instinctive pull toward the runes does he uncover the truth—his opponent is bound to the shadows, and striking at them weakens it. With this revelation, Kael triumphs, but victory comes with more questions. The trial was only the beginning. As he steps through the next archway, he knows he must uncover the truth of who he is, why he was brought here, and what fate awaits him beyond the darkness. A tale of lost memories, ancient cycles, and an impending destiny begins…

In her first life, Primrose Vielle Illvaris thought the Lycan King hated her. He barely spoke to her, avoided her like the plague, and his people treated her as if she were invisible. After all, she wasn’t his choice, just a fate mate he never wanted. So when she met a tragic end, she welcomed death with open arms, hoping to step through the gates of heaven and spend her days running around the flower garden. But then … she was reborn. Thrown back to the past, right to the moment she was forced into their marriage, Primrose was determined to leave him before history could repeat itself. But just as she planned her escape, something strange happened— She could hear his thoughts. And they were nothing like his cold, distant behavior. "My wife is so beautiful today … But if I look at her, I won’t be able to let go." "I'm a beast, I'm a monster, I don't deserve my wife ...." Primrose almost choked on air. Wait—what?! The more she listened, the more shocking the truth became— HE WAS OBSESSED WITH HER. Every time she was near, his thoughts screamed: "MINE." "MATE." "MY WIFE IS MAD AT ME! I DESERVE TO DIE!!" Excuse me?! Since when did the cold, untouchable Lycan King turn into this pathetic lovesick fool?!

"You better stop the fucking prank, woman, and just pick up your phone and call your alpha! Otherwise, I will press the damn button and blow you up," A man with a very ugly-looking scar on his face said menacingly, holding a time bomb remote control in his hand and shaking it back and forth before a woman. In the last moment of her death, Rose looked into her heart and cried bitterly. "If I had a second chance, Rolan, I would never have agreed to marry you. I would never have had hopes in you." _____ On the day of her sister's wedding, Rose found herself thrust into an unexpected role as the bride when her sister failed to show up. Marrying a man who had loved her sister for three years, Rose held onto the fragile hope that he might one day care for her. But her dreams of love quickly crumbled—he ignored her, treated her coldly, and never gave her the attention she longed for. Even at her lowest, when Rose’s life hung by a thread, he was nowhere to be found, choosing instead to enjoy his time with her sister. Rose’s heart shattered as she took her final breath, consumed by betrayal and despair. When she opened her eyes again, she was back in her younger self—not before the wedding, but on the very same day she was meant to die. This time, Rose vowed to rewrite her story. She would stop loving him, leave him behind, and refuse to let herself be caught in their web of betrayal again. But the peaceful life Rose planned never came to be. Against all odds, she discovered she was pregnant—carrying his child. Now bound together by this unbreakable link, Rose must face the man she once loved, all while trying to guard her heart. Why is he chasing her now? Why wasn’t he with her sister when she ran away and left him? Why does he seem desperate to win her back when all she wants is to stay far away?

She was never meant to be his—let alone his tenth wife. Evelyn was nothing more than a servant, a ghost in the grand halls of the Demon Lord’s palace. She scrubbed floors, carried trays, and kept her head down—until the night a cruel twist of fate bound her to Damon Valtier. The Demon Lord. The monster feared across realms. The man with nine wives before her—each powerful, each chosen. She was neither. She was a mistake. A pawn in a ritual gone wrong. To the demon court, she is worthless. To his wives, she is a threat. And to Damon—the ruthless warlord who doesn’t believe in love—she is nothing. Yet, he does not cast her aside. He watches her. Tests her. Keeps her too close, as if waiting for something. But the Demon Lord does not take wives for love. And in a court where betrayal is currency, Evelyn must learn one truth quickly: Survival isn’t about being strong—it’s about being untouchable. And if she isn’t careful, she won’t just be Damon Valtier’s mistake. She’ll be his next dead wife.

The Angel of Death. The man everyone fears. They say he’s merciless, that he has killed more people than anyone in the Circle. No one dares cross him. But there’s a secret, one that no one knows. James Bellini has never killed anyone. Not once. The rumors started because of a misunderstanding, a mistake so deep that even he couldn’t fix it. The truth is something only God himself could untangle. And James? He’s just a man caught in the middle of it all.

Shunned by her pack as the Traitor's daughter, Natalie Cross—a werewolf without a wolf—has endured more pain than most could imagine. Forced to bear the mark of a ruthless alpha, rejected by her destined mate, and ultimately banished, she finds herself alone and unwelcome among her kind. With the Alpha's scent branding her as untouchable, no other pack will take her in. Desperate and discarded, Natalie hides among humans, scraping by in a world that doesn’t know or care about her true identity. But everything changes when she crosses paths with an adorable wolf pup—and its enigmatic, wealthy owner. The man offers his help, something no one else has dared to do. Yet, kindness feels like a foreign concept to Natalie. Can she trust this stranger who harbours secrets as deep as her own? Or is his generosity just another trap, promising a fate darker than the one she’s already survived?

In a kingdom where love is a death sentence, Empress Seraphina rules with an iron heart. Cursed by an accident spell, any love she dares to feel will bring ruin to her throne. Cold, untouchable, and feared by all, she buries her desires beneath a mask of power. But everything changes when a mysterious warrior, Ronan, arrives at her court-his presence igniting a fire she cannot control. He is bold, unyielding, and worst of all... immune to the curse. As forbidden passion simmers between them, dark forces gather, whispering of treachery and fate. Seraphina must decide: will she risk her kingdom for love, or will she become the heartless ruler destiny demands? Because in this game of power and desire, surrendering to love might not just cost her throne-it might cost her life.

(WARNING; R18+/ Matured Content) In the dazzling world of haute couture, Alessandra Ricci reigns supreme. A supermodel adored by millions, she commands runways and magazine covers with effortless grace. But behind the glamor lies a woman trapped in gilded chains, bound by duty to marry Luca Corsini, her family’s golden son and a billionaire untouched by their mafia ties. Matteo Corsini, the dark horse of the Corsini family, thrives in the shadows of the underworld. Ruthless and unapologetically dangerous, he’s carved his own empire within the mafia, far removed from Luca’s pristine world. Yet when Alessandra enters his life, she disrupts the order Matteo clings to. Her fiery independence and unapologetic spirit ignite a forbidden passion he cannot deny. For Alessandra, Matteo is everything she shouldn’t want—a man steeped in darkness and danger, the opposite of her safe, predictable fiancé. But the intensity of his gaze and the unspoken understanding between them pull her into a world she’s tried to avoid. As tensions rise, Viktor Castellano, Matteo’s closest ally and confidant, becomes both a voice of reason and a mirror to Matteo’s struggles. Their bond, forged in the fires of loyalty and shared battles, is tested as Matteo’s obsession with Alessandra threatens to blur the lines between family loyalty and personal desire. In a world where alliances are fragile and betrayal is deadly, Matteo must choose between his devotion to Alessandra and his loyalty to the Corsini name. Will their love be worth the price of war, or will it destroy them all? Captured by Shadows is a seductive tale of ambition, betrayal, and a love too fierce to resist, set against the backdrop of high fashion and mafia intrigue.

Synopsis: Beyond the hurricane, in a land untouched by mortal eyes, the Wheel of Destiny spun, weaving the fate of gods themselves. At its center stood Death, once one of the most formidable deities of the Immortal Realm—now watching his power wane as his house crumbled. His son, Chaos—young in years but a force of destruction so feared that the King of the Gods, Maximum, named him the God of War—had been stolen away. Taken by his own sister, Peace, and hidden in a place where no god had ever set foot. With Chaos gone, war ceased, and the House of Death teetered on the brink of ruin. Yet Death could do nothing, for Maximum had granted Peace divine protection—no god could lay a hand on her. Desperate to reclaim his lost power, Death dared to break the greatest law of the gods: bestowing the legacy of a god upon a mortal. With the last of his strength, he chose a single human and gifted him his power, whispering a single command: Kill Peace. Free Chaos. Let war reign once more. But mortals are unpredictable. With a soul comes desire, and with desire, greed. And it is this mortal’s greed that will turn him into the most feared of all the gods.

Elena Vasquez never imagined that saving her late mother’s boutique would come at the cost of her own freedom. But when Jason Sinclair—the ruthless billionaire responsible for her father’s downfall—offers her a contract marriage in exchange for financial security, she has no choice but to accept. To the world, they are the perfect power couple—graceful, untouchable, enviable. Behind closed doors, their marriage is a battlefield of icy glares, sharp words, and a tension neither of them can fully control. Jason needs her to seal a high-stakes merger, and Elena needs him to keep her mother’s legacy alive. But as much as she resents him, she can’t ignore the way his presence consumes the air around her. Jason Sinclair has always played to win. Business, power, control—he’s mastered them all. Marriage, however, was never part of the equation. Until now. Elena was supposed to be a means to an end, a pawn in his carefully orchestrated plan. But the fire in her eyes, the way she challenges him at every turn, makes him crave something far more dangerous than victory. As their worlds collide, desire turns into a slow-burning inferno neither of them saw coming. But secrets from the past threaten to shatter their fragile truce—Jason isn’t the only one with a hidden agenda, and Elena is about to uncover truths that could destroy them both. When business and emotions intertwine, the line between hate and something deeper blurs. Will Elena and Jason continue their war of wills, or will the contract that binds them become the very thing that sets them free?

When the world stood on the brink of destruction, consumed by the might of an all-powerful darkness, humanity prayed for salvation. They wished for the light—never realizing that their desperate plea would bring a curse far worse than the darkness itself. Five hundred years ago, in its most desperate hour, the world summoned a group of legendary heroes from another realm. These warriors, blessed with extraordinary abilities, united under a single purpose: to vanquish the almighty Dark Lord. Through sheer determination, teamwork, and a stroke of fortune, they succeeded, delivering the world from its greatest nightmare. The kingdom rejoiced. The people celebrated their saviors with parades, songs, and endless praise. But victory had changed the heroes. Power, once a tool of salvation, had become an addiction. The taste of worship, the ease with which they could bend the world to their will—it was intoxicating. The heroes, who were meant to be symbols of hope, refused to leave. They crowned themselves rulers, shaping the world in their image. What was once light had become a deeper, more terrifying darkness. Now, centuries later, their descendants still reign—oppressive, immortal, and untouchable. No one dares to oppose them… until Mary, an ordinary young man with no talents, no abilities, and no destiny, does the impossible. By sheer accident, he kills one of the ruling heroes. Now branded a traitor and a threat, Mary is left with only two choices: run and die… or keep fighting and become something even more terrifying than the legends themselves. Because if one hero can fall, then so can the rest. And Mary? He’s just getting started. .......... Hallo! hope ypu Enjoy this novel

She’s a cunning shadow with hidden talents, a master of disguise and manipulation. At just 17, she’s a legend in the underground world, feared and untouchable. But in the guise of an innocent teenager, she infiltrates the world of elites, her ultimate goal shrouded in secrecy. He’s a powerful tycoon, 28 years old, enigmatic, and seemingly untouchable. Beneath his stoic facade hides a darker, more dangerous side that no one dares provoke. When their paths cross, suspicion turns into an intricate dance of obsession, manipulation, and secrets. But as the stakes grow higher and enemies close in, will their unspoken truths bind them or tear them apart? In this tale of power plays, hidden identities, and slow-burning romance, every chapter unravels new layers of suspense and intrigue. But beware—beneath every rose lies a thorn. ************ This is an original novel and not a translation

"To the world, they are gods—untouchable, ruthless, and devastatingly powerful. To him, they are chaos, danger, and heartbreak waiting to happen." Alexander, Alec, and Ace DeLorenzo are the True Blood Alpha triplets—legendary leaders of the Silver Fang Pack and CEOs of the world’s most powerful tech empire. Feared in the supernatural world and worshipped in the corporate one, they rule with iron fists, unshakable loyalty to each other, and no interest in finding mates. Until one fateful night changes everything. In the middle of a rogue ambush, they discover Roo Amato—a fragile, terrified omega on the brink of death. His scent ignites a bond so fierce it consumes their every thought, awakening primal instincts they never thought possible. Roo is their fated mate, but he’s nothing like the strong, confident partner they imagined. He’s small, weak, and hiding a dark past that could destroy them all. As they fight to keep Roo safe, the triplets are plunged into a world of jealousy, betrayal, and bloodshed. The corporate world becomes a battlefield as enemies lurk in the shadows, eager to exploit their newfound weakness. At the same time, their pack teeters on the edge of rebellion, unwilling to accept an omega as the Alphas’ mate. But no one crosses the DeLorenzo brothers—not in business, not in the pack, and certainly not when it comes to their mate. With a web of secrets, shocking twists, and steamy, heart-pounding moments, Roo must navigate the overwhelming love of three possessive Alphas while unraveling the mysteries of his own past. Will he rise to meet the challenge, or will he crumble under the weight of their world? One mate. Three Alphas. A bond no one saw coming.

"Kill them all - every last member of House Grim must die tonight!" That was the last thing Renard heard before his world turned to ash. One night was all it took for him to lose everything - his family slaughtered, his home burned to ashes, all because the other Great Houses branded them traitors. They thought they wiped a noble line. Instead, they created a monster. Rising from the despair of losing everything, Renard became the beast Sovereign. He embraced the darkness and rose to the position of the 7th commander of the dreaded demon army. Leading an army of Demons and monsters, he brought three legendary Heroes to their knees and crushed four Great Houses to dust. But just as revenge was within his grasp, the champion of Humanity - Klean Weaver's holy sword pierced his heart. Renard thought that was the end. But something impossible happened. He woke up in the past, in a time when his family still lived and House Grim stood strong among the Eight Great Houses A second chance! A chance to change everything. That wasn’t all. For unknown reasons, he inherited the Legacy of the Devourer, a power that lets him consume the strength of his enemies. Was it a curse? Or a blessing? He didn’t know. But for Renard, it is simply a tool to protect what's his. The Lords of the Great Houses think they're untouchable in their high castles. They have no idea what's coming. This time, the Beast of House Grim hunts first!! *** Join the Discord for story discussion, events, character art and more.... Discord Link: https://discord.gg/YtJKT4kzEA

Mumbai’s underworld is ruled by one name—Rudra Rathore. Feared, untouchable, and known as The Devil, he has built an empire on blood and power. But when an ambitious detective, Aarohi Mehta, makes it her mission to bring him down, the game of cat and mouse begins. For three years, Aarohi has hunted him. For three years, he has watched her in silence. But when a deadly conspiracy turns Aarohi from hunter to prey, she is forced to make an impossible choice—trust the very man she swore to destroy. As enemies close in from all sides, secrets unravel. The people Aarohi trusted betray her. The system she fought for turns against her. And the only person standing between her and death… is the devil himself. But in a world where survival is war, the most dangerous battle is the one between their own hearts. Because hatred is easy. Desire is deadly. And love? Love is a war neither of them can afford to lose.

Growing up with only a father, Solan's dream was to become part of the Anax like his father. A huge organization of warriors on the faraway seas who dedicated their life to hunt the beasts of the sea and explore the untouched places yet to be discovered. But in a turn of events Solan’s life would changed drastically.

When a kind-hearted highschool teacher falls for a mysterious, wealthy entrepreneur, after she signs a one year contract to be his partner, in order to save her dying father and fulfill her lifelong desire of being loved. She's thrust into a deadly world of genetically enhanced supersoldiers, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about love, loyalty, and the man she trusts. She finds herself battling alongside the man she loves, when foes from his dark past reemerges.

In the world of The Nexys, a groundbreaking VR open-world game played by millions, one name stood above all—Kaizer. A solo player with unmatched skill, he dominated every leaderboard, conquered every maze, adapted to every update, and never lost a single PvP match. Feared, respected, and relentlessly pursued by guilds and challengers, Kaizer was a legend. Then, one day, he vanished. For a year, his name remained at the top of the rankings, untouched, as rumors spread—was he banned? Retired? Or had the greatest player simply moved on? Now, 16-year-old Kai Jin, a socially awkward but ridiculously handsome high school student, returns to The Nexys—only to forget his password. Frustrated but determined, he creates a new account under the name Jin, leaving his legendary title behind. Without his flashy reputation, he starts from scratch, but his skills remain unmatched. As he rises through the ranks once more, old rivals, die-hard fans, and powerful guilds begin to take notice. His playstyle, his strategies, his impossible victories—it all feels too familiar. With his past threatening to catch up to him, can Jin reclaim his throne without revealing his true identity? Or will the legend of Kaizer be reborn? A thrilling VR adventure begins—where skill is everything, but secrets could change the game.

Synopsis In her past life, Leng Qingxue was a legend—an unrivaled genius who dominated multiple industries, from science and finance to technology and medicine. She stood at the peak of the world, untouchable… until betrayal sent her plummeting to her death. But fate had other plans. Reincarnated as the cherished daughter of the powerful Leng family, Qingxue is born as a twin alongside her brother, Leng Qiuhan. With five strikingly handsome and talented older brothers, doting parents, and limitless wealth, she should have the perfect life. Yet, Qingxue chooses to keep her past-life brilliance hidden. Instead of immediately reclaiming her former glory, she watches, waits, and slowly unveils her true genius—stunning her family, shaking the business world, and leaving her enemies speechless. As envious relatives plot against her, and the world underestimates the quiet, cold little girl, Qingxue is unbothered. After all, she has already conquered a lifetime. This time, she will live for herself. And when the world finally realizes her true identity—it will be too late.

Warnings: This novel contains dark themes, morally gray characters, possessive romance, and explicit content. Reader discretion is advised. Enemies to Lovers | Forbidden Romance | Dark Temptation She was supposed to hate him. He was supposed to destroy her. When Seraphina Moretti, the daughter of a disgraced mafia underboss, is forced back into the world she swore to leave behind, she knows two things: trust no one and never let desire cloud your judgment. But everything changes the night she crosses paths with Damian Costa — the cold, untouchable heir to the family that ruined hers. He’s dangerous, ruthless... and utterly forbidden. He should be her enemy — not the man who sets her pulse racing with a single glance. Drawn into a deadly game of power and betrayal, Seraphina becomes a pawn in a war waged between families. Every stolen touch and whispered threat only drags her deeper into the dark. But desire doesn’t play by the rules — and neither does Damian. In a world where loyalty is a weapon and love is the greatest weakness, surrendering to him might be the one thing that finally breaks her. But some hearts are made to burn — even if it means going down in flames.

Superheroes, glorified like gods? Say less! Supervillains, feared like demons? Say less! Superpowers everywhere? Bro, I’m built defective! Name is Steve. Just a janitor working at Nova Academy, one of the most prestigious schools where future heroes were trained. One day, the supervillains attacked. In a single night, hundreds died. Heroes fought, students fell, and Steve? He was caught in the crossfire. Buried under rubble, bleeding out in the dark, he could only think one thing. “This is so unfair.” He worked hard. He never asked for much. Still, he was nothing more than an ant. Steve was sure it was over - until he woke up. Not in the afterlife. Not in some other realm. But one week before the incident. And this time, He wasn’t just a janitor. He had the Copy System. Complete quest to obtain superpowers? For once, he had a chance to change his fate. But when Steve opened his first quest, he nearly choked on air. [ Main Quest: French kiss Sofia Seol for three straight minutes. ] [ Reward: Copy S-Class Superpower → Absolute Zero. ] K-kiss? Sofia Seol? A top student and one of the Nova Academy’s Five Untouchable Beauties? “Yeah… I’m dying again.” –– Releasing: Mon to Fri 1-2 chapters. Sat and Sun 2-3 chapters. Join the Discord to view the character designs! https://discord.gg/jA6sj8gZ89

John Reese was a scientist, not a warrior. Sent to study an anomaly deep in the Amazon, he and his team instead found something far worse—a power that rewrote their minds, twisted their reality, and bound them as slaves to an unseen will. Now free but forever changed, John discovers himself in a new world. Shaped by those who sought to control the Strings of Fate. As he walks the ruins of history, one truth becomes clear—he is an anomaly, unbound by fate, untouched by time. Will he unravel the threads of reality itself to break the cycle? Or will he take his place among the gods—and weave a new fate of his own?

A deadly, high-ranking assassin, forced to live as an ordinary student, enrolls at a prestigious university and crosses paths with the "Four Kings," the academy's most popular and untouchable group. As their worlds collide, tensions ignite, and the question arises: will the predator become the prey, or will the kings fall to her hidden power?

Tyler thought he had everything: good grades, a loving girlfriend, and a picture-perfect life. But everything shatters when an anonymous text warns him that his girlfriend, Alexis, is cheating. Dismissing it as a prank at first, Tyler’s world is turned upside down when he catches her in the arms of Logan Carter—the arrogant, untouchable captain of the football team. Heartbroken and humiliated, Tyler finds himself tangled in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with a mysterious texter. But things take a surprising turn when Tyler discovers that Logan was the mysterious texter all along. Fueled by anger, confusion, and a strange attraction he can’t explain, Tyler demands answers—only to receive an unexpected confession and a kiss that changes everything.

In a world where loyalty is a weapon and love a battlefield, Isabella Moretti is caught between two ruthless men. Raised in the gilded cage of her father's empire, she knows her duty: to obey, to marry for power, and to stay untouched by the dark dealings of the cartel. But everything changes when Alejandro Vega, the enigmatic heir to a rival empire, sets his sights on her. Alejandro is a man who takes what he wants, and what he wants is Isabella. To make that happen, he arranges a brazen kidnapping that exposes a war between the most feared cartels. Gunfire begins to echo in the streets and betrayal in every shadow, and Isabella is taken hostage into a life she never chose, torn between feelings of hatred and a growing, dangerous desire. With her father vowing vengeance and Alejandro determined to claim her heart as well as her freedom, Isabella must play a deadly game where love could prove her downfall-or her only escape. As the world burns around them, will she succumb to Alejandro's touch, or will she make her own move in this high-stakes game of power, passion, and survival? A breathtakingly amazing thriller packed full of obsession, deceit, and romance that will leave you reeling until the very last page.

He was once the most feared villain in the empire, a master of manipulation who wove chaos from the shadows. Ruthless, untouchable—until the day he was betrayed and executed by the very man he sought to control. But death is not the end. He awakens in the body of Lady Elara Valcrest, a fragile noble girl doomed to be a pawn in political games. Stripped of her former power, she is forced into an arranged marriage with none other than Cairon Everhart—the man who once killed her. He does not recognize her, but she knows him. And she will never forget. To survive, Elara must play a new game. One where deception is her only weapon, and trust is a dangerous illusion. She must outmaneuver her enemies, uncover the truth behind her execution, and reclaim the power she lost. But as she navigates the treacherous world of court intrigue, one question lingers— Was Cairon truly her greatest enemy? Or had she been blind to an even greater threat? Time is running out. The villain has been given one last chance. And this time, she refuses to lose.

The villain wasn’t meant to be an emperor—nor was he supposed to be handsome. Yet he hates me, and I don’t know why. Attending the Academy of the Arcane—a school for the supernatural elite to hone their power—I became a rebel, untouchable and unstoppable. My beauty became both a weapon and a curse, a mocking reminder of the life I’d lost. Among the whispers and wary stares, one figure cut through the chaos: Tharros, the Emperor of Shadows. The supreme ruler of witches, vampires, werewolves, and fae alike. His cold, burning gaze seared through me, heavy with a hatred that felt almost intimate. "You made me this way," he snarled, his face a living testament to fury and torment. His presence was a storm I couldn’t escape, and his accusations pierced my soul. Yet I had no memory of him—or the crime he swore I committed. When I denied his claims, his laughter followed me like a curse. "You don’t remember? Then I’ll make sure you never forget." Days later, I awoke as his bride—bound to him by a marriage I never agreed to, shackled to his vengeance. Tharros’ darkness envelops me, threatening to consume everything I am. Now, I must unravel the secrets of his hatred, the truth about my parents’ murder, and the twisted memories he swears I’ve buried. Because in this deadly game of vengeance and power, the line between hate and something far more dangerous grows thinner with every heartbeat