I Like The Way You Call My Name

**An emperor who refused to rule with blood. A prince who refused to love with restraint.** Elliott Lancaster, the gentle Emperor of a fractured empire, has spent his life avoiding war-and his father's attempts to force him into a political marriage. Instead, he adopted an orphaned noble boy, Aiden, raising him as both heir and unlikely companion. But their bond was never that of father and son. Aiden Lancaster, the perfect prince in court and a storm of violence on the battlefield, has waited years to prove himself. He is devoted to his adopted father- some might even say, too devoted. Still, up till now, he was restrained by Elliott's desire for peace, despite their enemies poking them again and again. But Aiden's patience had its limits- but this underhanded tactic was the straw which broke the camel's back. Now unrestrained, he wages a war so brutal it shocks the empire. When Elliott awakens to find borders redrawn in blood, he must confront the terrifying truth: the boy he raised has become a conqueror, and his devotion has twisted into something far more dangerous. As court factions' scheme and the temple condemns their unnatural bond, Elliott faces an impossible choice: maintain his morals and risk losing Aiden or embrace the ruthless love of the man who would burn the world to protect him.

꧁༺ £¥$ ༻꧂ "Yes, I've struck gold!" Richard, a middle-aged World Bank analyst turned hobo, encounters a genie—an ancient myth in the modern world. Fallen from glory, he wishes for wealth. Long past his prime, he wishes to regress in time; To the peak of his youth To be armed with knowledge of the future. Cunning, he even wishes the genie free, hoping to gain its favor. Yet the genie grins maniacally as it grants his wish. "F*ck, I've been tricked," he snarls, knuckles bleeding as he realizes where he is. Mundus—a parallel world to Earth, where countless dimensional gates bring both danger and opportunity. A modern-fantasy hybrid world where "Raiders" awaken supernatural abilities to combat threats from these gates. In a world where power outweighs wealth, Richard is rich... but powerless. Endowed with riches as vast as a nation's treasury, he forges his own path—buying what should have been impossible: the power of an Awakened. Here, his wealth becomes his magic as he awakens a unique class: Moneymancer. It seems he has everything figured out. His boundless fortune is enough to challenge fate itself. Yet the genie still grins—an eerie glint in his eyes—as he watches the pawn move across a universal chessboard…

What happens when the world's most feared palmist returns from the dead with a thirst for absolute power? Rudra was untouchable—a legendary fortune teller whose predictions never failed, whose name commanded respect across continents. Until the day his own inner circle drove a blade through his heart, silencing the man who could see everyone's future but his own betrayal. Death should have been the end. Instead, it was just the beginning. Reborn into the world's most secretive billionaire dynasty, Rudra grows up as a forgotten heir, deliberately hidden away in a modest family to learn humility. But when poverty strikes his adoptive home and desperation becomes his daily companion, the eighteen-year-old discovers that even the mightiest families can crumble overnight. Rudra refuses to be anyone's victim. If the world runs on power and deception, he'll master both. If loyalty can't be trusted, he'll build an empire where fear ensures obedience. This time, he's not just predicting the future. He's controlling it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TELEGRAM:- @AJSMANGA

A man named Wei who experienced the life without money since he was a child was able to see the sport of boxing as his way to change his fate. In just the age of seven, he had already set a goal and train hard like a champion. With a good foundation and a gifted right fist, dominated the world of amateur boxers with a scary record. As soon as he become a pro in the age of eighteen years old, immediately given a title shot just after three professional big fights. But it seems that this is not his fate to meet an accident for the chance to change his destiny suddenly disappeared. Yet instead of cursing the one above for this misfortune, treat it as a sign to embark a new path,,, and that path is where his real life begins...

He was the feral Alpha King buried beneath the mountain. She was the cursed girl they offered to him as sacrifice to end the famine plaguing their lands. ...but what sleeps beneath the mountain is no myth. Ruvan, the first Alpha. Imprisoned, driven to utter madness, and starved of power. Solenne, the packless she-wolf known as the Harbinger of Misfortune. With the power of cursed speech, she is able to kill and bend the world to her will with only one word. To avoid hurting others, she hasn't spoken a single syllable since she was a child. Feared and rejected by her own people, she is given to the mountain in a forbidden ritual-sacrifice... and her scent stirs the beast that slumbers beneath it. His mate. Ruvan will stop at nothing to claim what's his, even if that means storming the heavens and finding the cure to her curse just to hear her speak his name. ---- She saw stars behind her eyes and felt constellations carved into her skin with every lingering touch and each press of his mouth. He painted the night sky onto her body, not with a brush, but with his lips, hands, and his insatiable hunger—until her lungs were empty and her heart soared so high it must’ve kissed the moon. “Solenne,” Ruvan murmured, voice low and reverent, like a prayer. She shivered; the sound of her name on his lips felt like heaven. Ruvan pressed his palm to her stomach, anchoring her as he leaned in, mouth brushing the hollow of her throat. His hand rose, slow and shaking, tracing the shape of her jaw like it was a sight made only for him. His thumb brushed the corner of her mouth and his eyes burned as he studied her. “You feel like the stars,” he whispered, “Mesmerizing and bright... something that I want to capture and keep to myself." And then he kissed her; it was a deep, aching vow he couldn’t speak aloud. A promise made only in breath, heat, and need. When they parted, he gently pressed his forehead against hers. His voice dipped lower… uncertain, maybe even afraid: “Say my name?” -- R18, werewolves, fated love, weak to strong... I hope you enjoy my second entry for 2025 WSA. :) give it a shot~

Book 2 of the Rainbow Sisters Series Ophira Laurier is the second-born of the infamous Seven Sisters—a gold-medalist athlete, a quiet protector, and the steady force in a house that never stops moving. She's used to bruises and broken nails, to carrying weight without complaint. But no one warned her that love could ache worse than any sprain. Her secret? Ozaire Elrod. Captain of the boys' team. Sharp, composed, and maddeningly kind. He's the boy she’s been silently rooting for—heart skipping, eyes lingering, always from a distance. The crush she carried like a secret? Turns heavy, sharp-edged. Because she loved him quietly. And he doubted her loudly. Now, Ophira has to face what hurts more: the betrayal of strangers—or the silence of the one boy she never wanted to stop believing in. This isn’t just about a camera. Or revenge. It’s about heartbreak. Power. And a girl choosing herself first.

Ruby Grace has always lived in the shadow of her perfect older sister, Cathalia - beautiful, beloved, and gone too soon. When Cathalia dies in a tragic accident, Ruby is left grieving not only the loss of her sister, but also the man Cathalia left behind Ethan, the man Ruby has secretly loved for years. Grief draws them together, but one night of shared sorrow leads to something neither of them expects. Ruby become pregnant. Terrified and ashamed, Ruby disappears carrying Ethan child, but never telling him the truth. Years later, Ruby returns as mother, raising James, a bright, tender boy who has never known his father. Ethan, still haunted by Cathalia memory and is stunned by Ruby reappearance and even more shaken when he learns the truth about James. What follows is a complex, emotionally raw journey of forgiveness, buried affection, and unhealed wounds. As Ruby tries to rebuild her life and shield James from a legacy of secret, Ethan must face the most painful truth of all the love he thought died with Cathalia may have never truly belong to her and maybe- just-maybe it was Ruby he should've loved all along.

Two girls who love each other, would that be easy?

Choosing death after a fruitless final struggle, ignorant of even his own name, the child survived by the grace of his only friend who lives deep within him. Soon his eyes are opened to a world of magic, crime, and information as he refuses to play the hand he was dealt. And without a name of his own, he decides to have one of his choosing. I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

✨✨✨✨✨ Choi Yue Liang and Shen Xingxing ORIGINAL STORY DO NOT COPY

The Triple R Ranch welcomed home Wyatt Ray, son of Colt and Hedli, a man weathered by service but still holding the steady gaze of his rodeo-legend parents. Fresh back from another long military deployment, the quiet of the ranch felt both familiar and strangely new. His cousin, Logan, had just headed off to college with his fiancée, leaving a different kind of void. At twenty-five, Wyatt found himself drawn to the thunder of hooves, to the scent of dust and leather. The rodeo circuit, the world his parents had conquered, called to him now with a renewed purpose. He was thinking of finally stepping into the arena himself, not just as a spectator, but as a competitor, ready to forge his own legacy. Meanwhile, the rodeo circuit was home to Cassidy Smith, daughter of Nathaniel and Izzy Smith. She'd practically been born in the grandstands and raised in the livestock pens, knowing the circuit like the back of her hand. For Cassidy, the rodeo wasn't just a sport; it was a way of life, a demanding mistress that required constant dedication. She knew the drill for earning money, from the painstaking travel with her horses to ensuring their peak health and taking meticulous care of herself. She was a formidable competitor, excelling in roping, barrel racing, and the raw courage of bareback bronc riding. Then, a new rider appeared, a retired military officer whose style in the arena stirred something deep within her, reminding her of a legend she'd only ever heard tales about: Colt Ray. How do Wyatt and Cassidy first encounter each other on the rodeo circuit? Is it a chance meeting, a competitive clash, or perhaps a moment where their shared passion brings them together?

Nineteen-year-old Michelle is leaving behind the comfort of her small hometown to start fresh at university. Nervous but hopeful, she arrives at her dorm with no idea what lies ahead—until a simple glance from a stranger across the hall changes everything. Steve, a twenty-year-old sophomore with an easy smile and messy hair, wasn’t looking for anything serious. But when he and Michelle collide—literally—in the dorm kitchen, something clicks. A tea shared on a bench becomes a late-night conversation. A quiet walk across campus turns into a heartbeat-skipping moment. As their connection deepens, so do the questions: Can something so unexpected be real? What happens when the magic of the first weeks fades into routine—or reality? Set in the cozy, chaotic world of university life, The Way You Looked at Me is a tender coming-of-age romance about timing, vulnerability, and the way love sometimes finds you exactly where you weren’t looking.

Evannah, a woman in her mid-30s, receives mysterious calls from a stranger who knows about her life. As the calls escalate, she feels her world crumbling, prompting her to investigate with her trusted friend Luna. Their quest for answers leads them to Crystal, a girl shrouded in mystery. But as they dig deeper, the danger intensifies, making the lifes of her loved ones to be at stake. Would she be able to control the situation around her? Would she see the light at the end of the tunnel?

Who says you can't love someone while also feeling hate? Who says a person’s name must be tied to their family? Who says love has to come easily? Who says you should always rely on your family? Who says who is bad and who is good in this world? Who says your voice can't bring pleasure to others? Who says friends are just friends? Who says a broken promise can't be fixed over time? Who says your closest friend always puts you first? Who says a dream can't turn into a nightmare? Who says the best strategy can’t backfire? Who says a ring is just an accessory? Who says you can't love someone so deeply that you'd sacrifice everything for them, even yourself…? Who says legal mafias don't exist anymore? No one can tell you what’s right or wrong...

What would you do if you got a second chance at life... but only in your dreams? Yuuma Kisaragi is invisible. At nineteen, he's already a college dropout, a disappointment to his mother, and a ghost in his own life. No friends, no future, no hope—just endless days of watching other people live the life he'll never have. Until he dreams. In that dream, he wakes up in a parallel Japan where everything feels familiar yet impossible. Cherry blossoms bloom out of season, the sky holds mysteries he can't explain, and most importantly—**people can see him.** A mysterious silver bracelet appears on his wrist, pulsing with an energy he doesn't understand. It seems to respond to his emotions, but what does it want? And why does it feel like it's... counting something? --- Enter Airi Minazuki—the girl everyone loves to hate. She's stunning, brilliant, and completely unpredictable. One moment she's laughing like sunshine, the next she's cold as winter rain. Her classmates call her fake, unstable, attention-seeking. But Yuuma sees something else in her eyes—a longing he recognizes all too well. Their connection is instant. Electric. Impossible to ignore. For the first time in his life, Yuuma matters to someone. He makes friends who feel like family. He discovers laughter, purpose, and something he never dared hope for. But in a world born from dreams, nothing is ever as simple as it seems. --- As Yuuma builds the life he's always wanted, questions begin to haunt him: Why does this world feel so real when he knows it's not? What happens when the bracelet stops glowing? And why does Airi sometimes look at him like she's seeing a ghost? Some dreams are too beautiful to be just fantasy. Some connections are too deep to be coincidence. And some love stories... transcend reality itself. --- This isn't just another isekai romance. This is about second chances that come with hidden costs. About love that defies explanation. About discovering who you really are in a world that might not exist—and fighting to keep that person when everything falls apart. It's about the magic of human connection, the power of hope, and the question that will haunt you long after you finish reading: If you could live your perfect life in a dream, would you ever want to wake up? --- Join Yuuma as he discovers that the line between dreams and reality isn't as clear as he thought—and that some chances only come once, even if they come twice. A story that will make you question everything you know about love, dreams, and the courage it takes to truly live. When reality gives you nothing, dreams give you everything. But what price are you willing to pay to keep them? [Also Coming soon on Royal Road! https://www.royalroad.com/profile/752633]

It's easy to avoid the truth of such a big world when you live in such a small town. Especially one that's so close knit and cut off from the rest of the world. However, while restricted by his towns rules Len doesn't seem to benefit from them like everyone else gets to. Leaving him starving and sleeping in the stables he's forced to steal food from the richest townsfolk in order to survive. After one particularly good batch of stolen food he realises there's bigger things out there, and decides to set off on a journey to become the best criminal of all time! These trigger warnings may apply to this novel! This does not stay a light and innocent book! BDSM, Robbery, Rape, Mentions of Rape, Death, Child Death, Child Abuse, Drug Abuse, Animal Abuse, Animal Death, Murder, Suicide, Drugs, and any other shit that i can think of

Yet, the mundane life of a mortal transforms into the path of cultivation. Who is true? Who is false? Who will have the moon as their eternal companion in the end? Thus begins the world of immortal cultivation

Ava Winters has one goal: survive college, graduate with honors, and pull her mother out of debt. Balancing two part-time jobs, a scholarship, and a mountain of responsibilities, Ava doesn’t have time for drama especially not the kind that wears designer suits and carries a name like Julian Blackwood. Julian, heir to the Blackwood empire and he is arrogant, calculated, and completely untouchable. But when a scandal threatens his family’s reputation, he needs a girl who looks nothing like his usual arm candy. Someone smart, grounded... and desperate enough to play along. Their worlds collide after a fiery first meeting and a very public “accident.” What starts as a fake arrangement, date to a gala, a carefully staged photo, a fabricated story, quickly spirals into something neither of them expected. Because the more Julian tries to use Ava to fix his image, the more he finds himself captivated by her resilience. And the more Ava tries to guard her heart, the more Julian threatens to break down every wall she’s built. But secrets don’t stay buried, and emotions have a way of turning fiction into something dangerously real. In a world where status is everything and trust is a luxury, can two people from opposite sides of life find something real in a relationship that was never supposed to be?

Samuela is a driven, ambitious young woman with her eyes set on building a successful career. Focused and fiercely independent, she spends her days climbing the professional ladder, she has little time for distractions—especially matters of the heart. Donal, her loyal childhood friend who’s been quietly in love with her for years. They've grown up side by side, and his quiet devotion has never wavered. But for Samuela, love has always been a distant idea, something softer, more innocent. She wants it one day but on her terms, not shaped by someone else's intensity. Melvin, Who don't remember the last time he received any love. He lived half of his life in military school where he was not allowed to show any kind of emotion except is love for his country. 'The Way I Want To Be Loved' is a story about growing up, letting go, and discovering that love isn’t always about choosing the person who loves you the longest but the one who sees you clearly and meets you where your heart truly lives.

The native planet where a multitude of people suffering from the consequences of overpopulation and forceful servitude on Earth migrated to Crystallia via gravitational slipstream between planets. It was believed that such a feat was impossible and that a normal human being would not be able to survive such an ordeal, but then one of the most unpredictable physical phenomena in the universe besides the power of God was gravity. The galaxy collision occurred during the era of the slave trade when the supersized galaxy known as Redromida collided with the Milky Way. Naturally, none of the elements touched as the scientists had suggested, but there were phenomenons that they failed to predict. One such occurrence was the impact of the planet Crystallia disturbing the orbit of the Earth. The result of such a proximity between Crystallia, which happened to be as large as the planet Jupiter and Earth was astronomical. The resulting earthquakes and disasters shattered the very concept of living for man, and then the gravitational pathways between the planets, which lasted for more than 2 and a half years, were established. The migration began after several who had made the journey by accident had returned with glad tidings of fertile land, greener pastures, and a safe heaven from the power of the Aro and other European slave traders. The migration lasted until the gravitational slipstream ended; by then, the slave traders had discovered the path, but by the time they made plans to pursue the merchandise, the gravitational link between Earth and Crystallia had come to an end. The majority of people who made the journey were from parts of West Africa, the central parts of Asia, the Red Indians of North America and a few from the northern parts of South America. They had barely settled into their new home when the planets natural immune system was triggered, the Ẹbọras emerged intending to end the branch of humanity that had the gall to make this planet their home. The struggle for survival began; man was able to harness the crystal mined from the planet to forge an energy source, they were able to till the land to produce food, and they built large walls to shelter themselves from the Ẹbọra. As man thrived, man also adapted to this new planet; exposure to this new crystal energy and air, which was not oxygen but breathable, caused a change in man’s biological constitution. The next generation had Evolved into something else. Thus, the story begins. Adewale was killed on the streets of modern-day Lagos in the country called Nigeria; for some reason, God decided that Adewale didn’t deserve death and reincarnated him in this new world called Crystallia. He is forced to grow up quickly because of the sad state of the society he was born into, a society where the rich prey upon the poor using them as stepping stones in achieving their selfish ambitions. As a child, Adewale was forcefully recruited into the military force of the Lagos Shelter, where he was forced to use his useless ability to pave a path towards success. Through the hardship of this world, he managed to gather trusted allies and embarked on a quest of his own to take control of the Lagos shelter and end corruption. What he didn’t count on was the fact that the heart of the greedy thinks only of staying the hunger of their greed and that greed will lead to war, savagery and destruction. Thus the exciting story of Adewale begins, with his closest companion that named itself Symbiot.

“I like you, can you be my girlfriend?” “I am sorry, but I like girls, not boys!” The words of the campus belle immediately broke our boy’s heart. In sadness, he ended up playing a recently popular online game; but even their the 3D girl he liked was in a lesbian relationship with another NPC. But who would have guessed: A little accident made him wake up as a small-time villain character in this game he used to play? Feeling frustrated, he embraces his identity to avoid his tragic death. But Amar’s greatest enemy is the female protagonist who tries to make a big yuri harem with all the heroines. As a villain, can he steal her girls instead & achieve a perfect ending and uphold the dignity of our fellow men? **** (Fast paced plots assured like my other works.)

The Way I Love You Silently is a poignant journey through silent love, quiet prayers, and the ache of letting go. When two souls briefly cross paths, one remains captivated by the other in silence, holding onto a connection that could never fully bloom. Set against the backdrop of everyday office life, one girl finds herself drawn to someone she barely knows. A stolen glance, a shy wave, a birthday confession that changes everything — and yet, time and circumstances seem determined to keep them apart. What began as simple admiration slowly morphs into a tangled web of feelings she can no longer ignore. She never meant to fall for him. But when he becomes everything her heart notices, it becomes impossible to pretend the feelings aren’t there. But timing isn’t always kind. And sometimes, love isn't enough — even when it's never fully realized. In The Way I Love You Silently, experience the bittersweet beauty of a love that was never returned, the heartache of unspoken words, and the fragile dance between holding on and letting go. Through raw letters, tender confessions, and the deep longing of what could have been, this is a story about the quietest loves that echo the loudest. Who is the person at the center of a love that never got the chance to fully unfold? The answers are buried between each word, and you may find yourself wishing for what you can never have — just as the characters do. Step into a world where the quietest hearts speak the loudest.

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"Promise me, Winnow. Tell me that just like this, you will forever be my hand maiden?" "I promise, Lady Ellora." A Lady's maid is what she was that is until the war that stripped Ellora from her side and in the hands of a tyrant usurper to the throne. Now fighting for her own survival can Winnow save her Lady before the Kingdom's tyrant destroys her?

At Sinners Academy, secrets are currency—and enemies kiss better than friends. Raven Moreau returns to the elite boarding school that ruined her life, cloaked in whispers and revenge. She’s not the same girl who was dragged out in disgrace. Now she’s sharper, colder, untouchable. And she has one target: Killian Vale, the golden boy who shattered her world. But Killian isn’t the smug prince she remembers. He’s darker, angrier, and dangerously intrigued by the girl who wants him on his knees. Every warning shot she fires only pulls him closer. Every cruel word turns into a dare. And every touch—meant to break him—makes her burn instead. They hate each other. They need each other. And this academy isn’t big enough for the both of them. Welcome to Sinners Academy. Watch your back—and guard your heart.

Under the starry sky of a prestigious school, glances meet—the beginning of an unexpected connection. In this sanctuary of appearances and secrets, a spark is born, fragile yet luminous, promising to shake carefully constructed lives. "The Way You Are" delves into the fleeting moment when two souls recognize each other—beyond words and masks. A first encounter that resonates like a silent promise, an intrigue where every exchange, every emotion, reveals a turbulent inner world. Their story begins with a simple crossing of paths, but the impact of that moment will echo far beyond this initial meeting. Immerse yourself in a narrative where the intensity of emotions and the beauty of shared moments lie at the heart of the story. "The Way You Are" is not just a love story; it is an exploration of invisible bonds and silent passions that shape our lives.

This is a compilation of short stories from different perspective of coming into "LOVE"