The Concubine Contract

A marriage contract lasting three years, a marriage in name only, as if they were strangers. To provide for her child, she went out to work in a large corporation, only to find her boss was actually her contract husband... "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to intrude. I chose the company because the salary was high enough." The man flipped through the resume in his hand and asked casually, “Why did you take a year off from university when you were 19?” “I, when I was a freshman... something happened in my family.” “Is that so? Then why do you have a scar on your lower abdomen?” “I had appendectomy...” His gaze was inscrutable. ...... After a three-year marriage, she signed the divorce agreement with a heavy heart. She turned and walked away with dignity and poise, like a splash of light ink. But why did this man keep pursuing her?

Zijiang Zhenyu, a brilliant and successful modern woman, meets a tragic end after being betrayed by her husband and best friend—the very people she trusted most. Poisoned and pushed from a rooftop, her life ends in betrayal. But fate gives her a second chance—Zhenyu awakens in the body of Helian Qingyin, the voiceless and forgotten third concubine of the ancient Ninghua Empire. Armed with future knowledge and haunted by Qingyin’s lingering soul, Zhenyu vows revenge. Yet behind palace walls lie secrets far beyond betrayal. Between forbidden love, a trapped spirit, and a mysterious dimensional mirror that bends time itself, Zhenyu must navigate a twisted fate. In a body that died once before, will she uncover the truth—or be consumed by the echoes of two lives?

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

Esme Baredon is the unwanted daughter of Duke Rathon of Baredon. Ignored by her father and living in the shadow of her perfect half-sister, Merina, Esme's life has always been filled with pain and loneliness. When her father makes a deal to pay off his debts and fund Merina’s future, Esme is given away in marriage—to King Liam Garrison, the feared ruler of Eastbrone. With no choice but to accept, Esme is thrown into a royal life she never wanted. But as she faces the cold walls of the king’s castle, one question haunts her: Will this marriage be another cage?

The Contract Bride & the Shadow King” Zina Obianuju only wanted to save her dying mother. What she didn’t expect was to become the thirteenth bride of Nigeria’s most feared billionaire, Kain Umeziri—a man whose mansion holds secrets, shadows, and blood-bound rules. As she navigates strange symbols, cursed mirrors, and a cold husband with burning eyes, Zina must uncover the truth: why did twelve women before her die? And why is her soul the final piece of an ancient pact? In a world where wealth hides wickedness and love may not be enough, survival means playing by rules written in blood.

Betrayed. Broken. Executed. Mei Liang’s life ended the night she sought vengeance against the emperor who destroyed her family. But death was not the end. She transmigrated into the body of a forgotten concubine—three years after her own death. With a new identity and a second chance, she swears to outmaneuver her enemies, reclaim her power, and rise as empress. Yet, the emperor who once condemned her now watches her with an unsettling gaze. Does he recognize her? Or is he hiding an even darker secret? This time, she won’t fail. This time, she will have her revenge.

A few days before her wedding, Melanie's world shatters when her fiance cruelly walks away—only for her to discover he's marrying her sister instead, at the venue meant for her. Heartbroken, humiliated, and abandoned by her family, Melanie ends up in the arms of a cold, powerful stranger: Leonard Westwood, the ruthless billionaire CEO with secrets of his own. He offers her a way out: a two-year contract marriage. No love. No strings. She accepts. But nothing is ever just business when two broken hearts are forced to share the same space. As Melanie steps into her new life, she’s pulled into a twisted web of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal. Rose won’t stop until Melanie is ruined. Adrian, the man who left her, suddenly wants her back. And Leonard’s past won’t stay buried—not when a former lover returns with a vengeance. Worst of all, a hidden truth about Melanie’s identity threatens to turn everything upside down. What happens when they uncover the childhood bond they once shared—but long forgot? In a world of lies, power, and revenge... Will Melanie survive the game she never asked to play—or will falling in love cost her everything?

I never loved you. This marriage is just a deal. Don’t expect anything more." Nayla, a small-town girl with nothing but her dreams, is forced to marry a ruthless billionaire CEO, Kenan Ardhana, to save her father from a debt that could destroy their lives. Kenan, cold and calculating, agrees to the contract—not for love, but to fulfill a cruel condition in his grandfather’s will. To the world, they are a picture-perfect couple. But behind closed doors, they live like strangers. As days go by, Nayla starts to see cracks in Kenan’s icy facade. When fake touches turn real and secrets begin to surface, Nayla is left torn between her growing feelings and a man who promised he’d never love her. Can love bloom in a marriage built on lies? Or will the truth destroy them both?

After her family’s powerful corporation collapsed, Isabelle Munro was left with nothing and no one. She hadn’t spoken to her sister Charlotte in years. Then the announcement was made, stating that Charlotte Munro was dead. Her orphaned twins were being sent to Isabelle, along with one final instruction: “You must marry Reign Kraus to understand who killed me. I love you… -Charlotte.” Reign was their family’s enemy. So cold, calculated, and impossible to read. He gave no explanation, simply agreed to the marriage without hesitation. Isabelle didn’t know why she was the one marrying him, or what her sister had been trying to protect. To her surprise, the twins spoke to each other freely when they thought no one could understand. But Isabelle could hear them. And the things they said didn’t make sense. Not yet… One thing became clear: Charlotte's death wasn't accidental. Her killer was free, and Reign Kraus had something to do with it. 

“I love you, Heidi. And I will continue to love you, even when you're not my mate.” Those were Craig, my childhood sweetheart’s exact words on my 18th-birthday. I stupidly believed him, offering him my innocence. I was madly in love. I believe my saving grace was when he wanted our first time to be when I finally had my wolf. “I want to deflower you when you have your wolf and know we're mates. I heard it's a magical feeling. I'd want to experience.” he had said. “What if I'm not your mate?” I asked, but he never answered. I should have known his earlier declarations were false. He won't love me if I'm not his mate. Today is my 21st-birthday. My worst nightmare came. I'm not his mate. But here he was marking me as his chosen mate in the woods at our usual spot. But everything went astray when the devil lycan king, Hunter, a hybrid, rumored to have murdered his parents in cold-blood at the age of seven, appeared. He's ruthless. Cold. Deadly. Unforgiving. The incarnation of pure evil. His arrival changed everything… I returned home only to find out the man I risked my life to help escape from the lycan king had found his mate. So he forgot about me. My position as his Luna for the past three years flushed down the drain. I became a laughingstock, often bullied by his new mate. What if my thirst for freedom lands me in the arms of the man I dreaded? Am I willing to accept his deal to become his toy? Is it worth my freedom? What if I also have a secret I'm hiding from him? Will I ever tell him about the son conceived from our first encounter in the woods?

All little Alex ever wanted was a loving dad—preferably a cool CEO kind of dad. What he got instead? Cold foster parents, constant yelling, and a life far from the dreams he held onto. But fate takes a hilarious twist when Alex runs away and ends up in the country’s top game development company… right inside the CEO's cabin! Meet Ethan—rich, handsome, emotionally clueless, and suddenly… a dad? Just when things seem to settle into a chaotic kind of cute, Ethan’s father’s will throws in a new plot twist: Marry within a year or lose everything. So what’s a CEO-dad to do? Enter Elena—the quick-witted illustrator who once saved Alex from a burning café and now might just be the fake wife Ethan never knew he needed. From awkward first dinners to parenting mishaps, secret office gossip, and unplanned romantic sparks—this secret contract marriage is about to turn into the most unexpected love story of the year. Because sometimes… A little boy’s dream can rewrite two grown-up hearts.

When Anna Delacruz’s world crumbled overnight, love was the last thing on her mind. After her father’s devastating accident cost her both her job and her savings, Anna was left drowning in debt, facing a lawsuit from her former employers unless she could pay a staggering ten million naira before month’s end. Desperate and cornered, an unexpected lifeline appeared — in the form of Felix, a close friend, who connected her to Joan Chanwell, a wealthy but emotionally guarded billionaire racing against time to secure a critical business deal. His only requirement? A wife. Bound by desperation and opportunity, Anna and Joan strike a deal: a two-month contract marriage, no strings attached. But the more they pretend, the harder it becomes to ignore the sparks igniting between them. Just when everything seems to be falling into place, Joan’s cunning ex-lover, Mandy, resurfaces — determined to win him back and willing to burn anyone who stands in her way. With threats to expose their secret and destroy their fragile happiness, Anna must decide whether to fight for a love she never expected or walk away before her heart shatters for good. In a world of lies, contracts, and ruthless ambition, will love survive when everything real feels like a dangerous illusion?

Silver Scott, a multibillionaire bachelor and the heir of silver sky Group in city B. The wealthiest and most famous ruthless bachelor in whom every girl love to have, not minding about his cruel dominatory aura. He is known for his prominent perseverance and outstanding performance in the business world. He is the dream of all girls and is rumoured to take no liking to women. Since he has been appearing on stage or broadcast for business purposes, he has never been seen with a woman, while his parents and grandparents are pestering him to get married or they arrange a woman for him. Ryain Flora, a beautiful average woman in her late 20's , working as a photographer in an entertainment company in city B. She, a brave and generous woman living with her wicked stepmother and siblings. She had been the one taking care of her family since the death of her parents from a car accident. She always wish luck could bring back her dead parents so she could continue the happy life she once had with them when they were still alive. Due to some financial and psychological issue Flora faced, she came in contact with Scott and both agreed on a contract marriage. The story changes as it continues....

When medical student Lior Atheria desperately needs money for her mother's cancer treatment, she never expected salvation to come from the arrogant billionaire she insulted at a coffee shop. Lucien Pembroke owns half the city and controls a multi-billion dollar empire, but he can't complete the most important merger of his career without a wife. The solution? A contract marriage with the defiant little woman who dared to call him "unnecessarily complicated." But Lucien's world is darker than Lior ever imagined. Family secrets, dangerous enemies, and a past betrayal that shaped him into the ruthless man he is today. When their fake marriage puts her in the crosshairs of his enemies, Lucien will do anything to protect what's his. Even if it means keeping her captive in his penthouse prison. Warning: Contains mature content (18+)

I swallowed down nothing. Nothing in the entire world would have been enough to prepare me for the next words that came out of his mouth. “Be my wife.” I coughed and pushed him away, standing up from the sofa immediately. The surprise in his eyes was evident despite the mask he had on. “Why? Am I not a good candidate for you?” He asked calmly. He stood up, and before I could register what he was about doing, his right hand wrapped around my waist, his left hand around my neck. “I'm neither asking nor requesting you to do it Serena, I'm ordering you to be my wife." ... Disowned and banished, Serena walks away from the one place she had come to cherish and love. Exposed to the outside world, she's faced with a demanding decision that would determine her life. What happens when she starts to unravel the dark secrets surrounding her birth. Would she still be the meek young hybrid or would she trample on her assailants?

What happens when the ruthless CEO in the business world is forced to get married to a woman by the name, Rayna Dawson, just because she had saved his grandfather's life? Alexander Black, the cold and ruthless CEO in the business world is forced to marry the woman who saved his grandfather's life. He had promised himself never to get tangled up with women again, because they only brought problems. Along the line, he had to accept the marriage but promised himself not get involved with her and not to get close to her and most importantly.. not to fall in love with her. But what happens when he starts to break all the promises he made to himself and starts to fall for her? He realizes later that her family and his family were enemies? Will he love her regardless? Or end their marriage because of their family fued? ************ "How did you seduce my grandfather?" Alexander asked the woman in front of him coldly. Rayna looked at the man in disbelief as if he had sprouted two heads. Was he okay? "I am curious to know how you got him to force me to marry you. What kind of seductive maneuvers did you use on him?" Alexander asked again. "I don't have any idea about what you are talking about, if you would excuse me." Rayna said and was about leaving when a hand grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. She crashed into the man's chest, his scent invading her nostrils and his breath fanned her ears as he spoke. "You don't get to walk out on me!" ******** Follow the exciting story of Alexander and Rayna as they navigate around their relationship!

Elara Vance a lady who never had plans outside work. Being single,rich,work,taking care of her pets was the only dream she had because she grew up in an orphanage and had been let down in all relationships. Just when she thought she had everything she dreamt of,she became the protagonist of a calculated plan against Killian Reeve,the mischievous and cold heir of a worldwide company,Granex. This led to many complex problems which she dreaded. What would happen when time was up and she had to leave her children to the Reeve family? What would happen to Killian and Elara's love-hate relationship? Would they set their differences aside for their children?

In a world where insect hunters brave harsh landscapes to harvest rare insect eggs, Rick Langton—a rookie hunter on the run from a bounty—sets out for Ison City with a cache of Black Tiger Ant soldier eggs. Betrayed by his former pack, the Wolf, and bound by a cryptic promise to the enigmatic Lav, Rick navigates the treacherous Tanzan Desert with unlikely allies: the resourceful Anna, the volatile assassin Shust, and Balzac, a vengeful ex-Wolf member……

Struggling artist Ren Yuhan never expected a single accident to flip his life upside down. One ruined painting. A four-million yuan debt. And a cold, mysterious CEO who offers him an impossible choice: jail… or marriage. Forced into a one-year contract marriage with Li Zeyan, Ren is thrown into a world of luxury, secrets, and dangerous emotions. What starts as a fake relationship begins to feel all too real. But Li Zeyan is hiding something—and Ren’s heart might not survive the truth. Enemies to lovers. Cold CEO x soft artist. A slow-burn romance full of angst, comfort, and secret kisses.

*NonRape-General langauge* Liora’s life takes an unexpected and cruel turn when she’s sent to the royal court as a concubine for the disgraced Prince Lucien, a man whose past is shadowed by betrayal and loss. Stripped of his royal title, Lucien has long distanced himself from love and loyalty, existing in a cold, indifferent world. Thrown into this world of palace internal battles, power struggles, and betrayal, Liora must face not only Lucien’s frosty demeanor but also the dangerous secrets that lurk within the court. Every move she makes is watched, every word is questioned. Yet, despite his distant nature, she can’t shake the feeling that beneath the hardened prince lies a man struggling with the ghosts of his past. As Liora tries to find her place in this hostile environment, she faces a constant dilemma: Can she warm the prince’s cold heart and heal his wounds, or will she fall victim to the very same forces that tore him apart? 'Can she thaw lucien’s frozen heart, or will his haunted past consume them both?' Arranged marriage,Disgraced prince,Court intrigue,Royal concubine,Forbidden love, Political drama, Palace secrets, Unwanted bride, Betrayal. Haunted memories, redemption,Royal court drama, second chances

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT 21+// She Hates Me, But She's Mine in EVERY Way] “No… I won't.” “Oh, petal, I wasn't asking. You WILL marry me.” **** Dr. Kiyomi, a neurosurgeon rogue lycan, lives in & never leaves the human hospital— the safest place for her. That’s until a high-profile mafia surgery goes wrong and she’s blamed for it despite being on leave. Suddenly the limelight is on her, forcing her rare last name back into the memories of people who have long wanted her dead — the Bogdan Lycans. As if that isn't enough, the Ivanov Russian mob is after her with vengeance in their hearts. Scared, Kiyomi leaves the hospital pretending to be a night-shift male nurse — which works, only for her to be kidnapped at the hospital’s entrance, by the cruel lycan queen’s guards who drag her to the queen Sakura’s human home. — — — Sakura Watanabe; the soulless crazy queen known to screw up everyone for fun. She ruins everything she touches and sucks the life out of everyone around her. She is bad, cruel, and a menace who does whatever she wants, however, and whenever she wants it. When she hears of Dr. Kiyomi’s misfortunes, she is curious to see what will make that lycan break, and orders that Kiyomi be brought to her, so she can sign the infamous Sakura contract that always leaves the signee dead, dead and dead. What Sakura doesn't factor in is the fact that the woman who walks through her door is her soulmate. And even worse is the desire she gets to protect Kiyomi. Not one to relent in the hands of fate, Sakura forces Kiyomi to sign the oppressive contract. What happens when Sakura's heart starts beating for Kiyomi, and she goes after everyone who hurt her soulmate? Will she cancel the contract and embrace love, or will she stay the stoic soulless queen with nothing to live for? And even better, how long can Sakura fight fate?

Lin Wanyi, the daughter of the prime minister, was known for her beauty and talent—but in the treacherous world of the imperial harem, she tread carefully, seeking only a quiet and safe life. She had once dreamed of marrying into a peaceful family and living out her days in serenity. But everything changed when an unexpected imperial edict summoned her to the palace. With her father and brother offering no support, she entered the inner court as nothing more than a low-ranking concubine. Her only hope lay in her elder cousin, now an imperial consort. She had planned to keep a low profile, to live quietly behind closed doors. But to her surprise, the cold-faced, cold-hearted emperor began visiting her more frequently than anyone else. The court whispered that Lin Wanyi was favored beyond reason—yet none knew that the strong and resolute young emperor had been captivated by her from the very first glance...

After being betrayed by her fiancé and cousin on her wedding day, Zara, reborn with memories of past mistakes, vows to rewrite her destiny. Impulsively, she marries a stranger to keep her ex at bay, not realizing Snow is far from a mere call boy. Snow Zephyr, a wealthy CEO and alpha of the Ivory Crescent Pack, needs a contract wife to appease his father and secure his position. When a bold, determined woman proposes a marriage of convenience, Snow agrees, unaware of the chaos she will bring into his life. Zara's defiant choice provokes her parents' fury, leading to her being cast from the company and forcing her to find work elsewhere. She lands a job at Aurora Conglomerate Inc., only to discover that her new boss is Snow, the very man she married—and her ex's uncle. Sparks fly as their mutual attraction grows amidst the darkness of his family's secrets and looming threats. Zara’s strength and independence captivate Snow, who begins to see her as the potential Luna his pack needs. Together, they face vengeful ex-lovers, kidnapping plots, and deadly rivalries. As Zara's powers awaken, she must confront the reasons behind her family's disownment, the hidden clauses in her marriage contract, and her ultimate role in Snow’s world. When their marriage of convenience deepens into a genuine partnership, a new challenge emerges in the form of a fated mate. Will Zara fight the dangers that await or embrace her true destiny? **EXCERPT** "I... didn't want to be late for work. You seemed busy, so I thought I'd get a head start." Snow raised an eyebrow. "Really? Or is it because last night affected you so much that you couldn't stand being around me?" "Don't flatter yourself, Snow. You didn't affect me at all." He smirked, stepping closer. "Is that so?" His fingers brushed my chin, tilting my face up. My pulse quickened. "We're at work," I snapped, swatting his hand away. "This isn't professional." "You're my wife," he murmured. "You're supposed to obey me at all times." I bit back a retort, a hint of rebellion flaring within. Slowly, I stepped closer, letting my fingers graze his chest. His smirk wavered for a second when his wolf reacted and Snow bit his lips. "Careful, Boss," I purred seductively. "Don't hurt those lips. I'm sure plenty of girls would love to kiss them." Snow leaned down, his lips brushing my ear. "And you? Are you dying for a taste?" Caught off guard, I hesitated, then regained my composure as I looked him in the eyes. "Unlike other girls, I have strong resistance against—" I didn't get a chance to finish when Snow's lips crashed onto mine with a fierce kiss that left me breathless. *************** MATURE CONTENT Participating in the Viral Book Call Contest. Kindly Support Me!

Riley Lynn’s brother is in jail for a crime that he did not commit. Taken by surprise by this news, in pure desperation, she will take any job to raise the money needed to free him. Riley believes that she is all her brother has got, and she will do anything to free him from the hole he was sent to wrongfully. In her journey to prove her brother’s innocence to get him out of prison, Riley meets the infamous Vincent Luciano, a millionaire, who agreed to hire Riley as his girlfriend for ten thousand dollars. A deal that was only struck so that his mother will ease the pressure on him to find a wife. The story continues and as Riley becomes enmeshed in Vincent’s world, he falls for her, and she starts to have feelings for him as well. Despite her romance with Vincent, as she grows closer to the Luciano’s, Riley realizes that they might be somehow involved in her brother's conviction. Journeying deeper into a world of wealth and conspiracies, Riley is forced to rely on Vincent, although, doing so could cost her everything. Riley agrees to pretend to date millionaire Vincent Luciano for a fee, falling in love was not in the contract and so was not the fact that the Luciano family may have something to do with her brother’s conviction

what does it feel like to be married to a man who hates you, who holds you responsible for a lot of things. watch out and join Erica in this hate-love story

Paula is a girl from a poor background who had no support or help and she had the aim of being successful and become a graduate,Paula met a guy named John. John Redson is from a very rich and spoilt family ,John liked Paula and seeing her goals with no supporter decided to help Paula but putting her on one condition ,their shoulld be contract marriage amongst themselves.Paula accepted with the only solution to be able to achieve her goals .During the life of Paula after school she met her best friend Augustine and started falling in love with him forgetting her contract marriage ,the marriage ended up into pieces and more obstacles came after read alone with me in the amazing story.

He destroyed her kingdom. Now he wants her heart. Taken as a concubine by the ruthless King Malek—known for razing realms with his god-like powers—Seraya swore she’d never bow. But the more she resists, the more obsessed he becomes. In a palace of jealous rivals and deadly secrets, Seraya must survive his obsession, outwit his enemies… and guard her heart before it’s claimed completely. Because soon, she’ll discover exactly why they call him the Conqueror— and what becomes of those who dare to defy him. -Enemies to Lovers -Tyrant King x Captive Princess -Palace Intrigue -Soul-bonded Fates Teaser Preview: Seraya didn’t look back. King Malek watched her disappear beyond the hedges, striding away purposefully, not allowing her pride on full display. Interesting. He stood in the garden’s center, arms loosely folded, pulse annoyingly fast. A part of him—cold and calculating—should’ve left by now. Should’ve called a guard to escort her, reminded himself she was just another unwilling offering from a conquered land. But the rest of him, the darker, quieter part… was intrigued. She was different. Most women fell over themselves trying to please him. Some wept. Some flattered. Others performed needlessly grand gestures to gain his notice. But Seraya? She hid under tables and looked at him like he was something less than impressive. Like he was just another guard with nothing to offer her. It was maddening. And strangely refreshing. Malek sat back down on the same cushion she’d just vacated, still warm from her body, her scent lingering faintly—honeysuckle and sun-warmed linen. This, he thought. This is the scent that has been evading him the past few weeks. He’d gotten lingering traces of it at times when he’d enter a room, but it was always a ghost of a scent. At times it had lingered around that little red headed concubine, Jane or something. She was decent in bed, eager for sure. But not what he wanted. Lying in bed afterwards, her true scent came out—apples and ivy, and left him feeling empty. What had first intrigued him had been an illusion. But he knew it existed somewhere in the palace. He’d felt like a bloodhound the past few weeks searching for its true owner. Of course it belonged to the little vixen who has been avoiding the king like the plague. He took another deep inhale. His hand drifted to the spot where her fingers had curled into the edge of the cushion. He let out a breath and chuckled softly to himself. “You really don’t know, do you?” he murmured to the empty garden. She hadn’t recognized him. Not without the crown, the robes, the ring of soldiers and desperate concubines. And gods, that made it even better. It had been a long time since anyone had spoken to him without fear or flattery. She hadn’t lied to protect herself. She didn’t pander. She just was. Honest. Guarded, yes, but there had been a spark behind her eyes. A fire buried beneath the survival instincts. He’d seen it. Felt it. She hated him. And it thrilled him. He leaned his head back against the stone wall and closed his eyes, letting the filtered sunlight wash over his face. This garden had always been a quiet place, but now it felt… alive. Perhaps because for once, he didn’t have to be the king. He could be Lex—just a man in training clothes. Just a shadow on the edge of her world. And she had let him in, just a little. “She thinks I’m charming,” he mused aloud, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. “Poor girl.” He wouldn’t reveal himself yet. No, not until she was well and truly tangled. Until she wanted him—and hated herself for it. Until she looked at Lex the way all the others looked at Malek… and realized too late that they were the same man. But it wouldn’t be easy. She was flame wrapped in thorns. And if he reached too fast, too hard, she’d cut him before she burned him. He liked that. He hadn't meant to linger. A quiet moment int he library-that's all he wanted. But instead he found something better than peace. A challenge.

When a chance encounter on a dark road thrusts Christopher Chen, a timid college student from rural Ohio, into the orbit of Alex Wang—a mysterious, wealthy man battling lifelong insomnia—their lives collide in a dangerous bargain. Forced to share a home in exchange for sleep, Christopher navigates a world of opulence and emotional turmoil, unaware that Alex’s cold exterior masks a past riddled with familial trauma and isolation. As Christopher’s resolve to escape his humble roots clashes with Alex’s desperate need for companionship, an unlikely bond forms. They explore the divide between privilege and poverty, secrets and truth, as Christopher struggles to reconcile his rural values with Alex’s cutthroat world. When Alex’s powerful father threatens to destroy everything, their relationship is tested by blackmail, sacrifice, and the weight of societal expectations.

After a one night stand, Iris finds herself in a contract Marriage with a prince she didn't love. To make matters worse, she found out months later that she's pregnant with his child.As a free willed princess, she feels trapped band longer to escape this marriage. However, everything changes when she finds out that he has been secretly in love with her for a long time. Will she continue to resent him and the marriage or will she try to find a way to make the marriage work?

Through time travel, she transformed into an ugly commoner, her noble identity being compromised. After her death and resurrection, she disguised herself as a harmless little flower, carrying a space for refining medicine and secret techniques, and instantly killed all the beautiful men in the world. Let's see the common women turning over, fighting against stepmothers, stepping on legitimate sisters, collecting treasures, practicing sharp weapons, and all kinds of killings coming in one after another, subduing demons and eliminating evil spirits, recruiting a basket of beautiful men, and thriving in the alternate world. Stepping on the green cloud road, one person with a sword laughing in the flower room!