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He was supposed to live a quiet life. Elias Clarke is a recessive omega… technically. His heats are rare, his hormones are mild, and his genetic profile is so muted that he could pass for beta. That’s fine with him. At 27, he is halfway through his PhD, teaches engineering part-time, and enjoys the kind of anonymity that keeps him away from the political games of those born with true divine potential. But when his best friend and roommate, Ruoxi Numen, disappears without a trace, Elias becomes the only one asking questions no one wants to answer. Her family, descended from the last god born three hundred years ago, calls it a “private matter.” Her apartment remains untouched, with her jewelry, tablet, and expensive shoes near the door. Then Victor Numen, her older brother who was crippled in a divine accident, reappears in public. Smiling. Watching Elias too closely. Something happened to Ruoxi. And Elias might be the only person who can figure out what.

# HAPPYENDING # TWOWAYCRUSH # SCUM-TORTURING Jiang Yaoyao’s boyfriend suddenly cheated on her, and the mistress was her nemesis of many years! After teaching those scumbags a lesson, the young lady of the Jiang family declared publicly, “Since she screwed me over, I’ll screw her brother!” Half an hour later, under the dim light of a bar corridor, a handsome man with an indifferent look on his face narrowed his eyes. He let out a puff of smoke and said in a low, alluring voice, “I heard you wanted to screw me?” Jiang Yaoyao stuttered nervously, “I-I-I… I was only joking!” Bo Jinlan: “...” #I’ve waited for you to break up for so long, but I didn’t expect you to be so cowardly# [Male lead] Bo Jinlan was the eldest son of the Bo family, who were the wealthiest in the city. People only knew that he was cold, majestic, modest and placed himself above everyone else. He never had a woman by his side. He was the last and only elegant gentleman in the upper-class society. Until one day, a certain gossip Weibo posted a photo: On the roadside late at night, Bo Jinlan was wearing a suit and leather shoes, pressing a girl in a red dress against the car as he kissed her. The whole upper society was in an uproar. No one ever thought the always gentle and elegant Bo Jinlan would act so wild in private! Jiang Yaoyao: “Mr. Bo is not only wild in private, but he’s also very seductive!” [Female lead] Jiang Yaoyao had secretly loved Bo Jinlan for many years. She carefully hid her feelings, until she woke up one day in a hotel with him lying beside her… Later, when she became Bo Jinlan’s fiancee, nobody in the Jiang family dared to bully her anymore. All the bigshots in high society were respectful to her. Everywhere she went, a bunch of younger people would call her “sister-in-law”. And then… Mr. Bo was suddenly so addicted to her!

Seo Chungae has always been the outcast. In school, he was bullied for being ''different''. He didn't have enough money, unlike the rich kids. He didn't have good clothes, new books,. All he had were run-down shoes, clothes, and stationary. All he had only inflicted more shame upon him. The bullying was the worst. He was always preyed upon by the school's most popular boy Ryu Jinsang. Jinsang's father was a popular actor, so he had everything handed to him on a silver platter. He looked down on anyone below him, and was the cause for many kids' suicides. Seo Chungae almost jumped because of him. But he was determined to prove himself better. He did not let the bullies get to him, and worked to secure himself a stable job. Forget about stable, his job was a dream-come-true. Determined to do better for himself, Seo Chungae worked hard, and secured a title as one of the best actors in the country. He even succeeded Ryu Jinsang's father in popularity! But what happens when ten years later, he sees the man of his nightmares again, but this time, as his co-star? What will he do, when his bully plays the part of his lover in the new BL movie he cast in? What will he do, when his enemy falls victim to a vengeful bout of black magic?

Parents dead, clan exterminated, body burned, hands mutilated, inflicted with innumerable diseases, tossed into the dump, and even the magic ring with the ghostly grandpa in it has been sabotaged. A reasonable person would roll over and die. Tian isn't that reasonable. And as it happens, neither is Grandpa Jun. A very tough kid meets a very cunning old man. And together, they will shake the heavens. What to expect: -2 chapters a day. Volume 1 is already complete. -2k words per chapter (aprox, some run long) with a longer first chapter. -No Harem -Earned power growth -An MC who isn't a goodie two shoes OR an edge-lord psychopath -A power system based on actual Daoism -Sects, giant monsters, natural treasures, flying swords, spells, talismans, secret arts, and a gentle sprinkling of young masters whose face need rearranging.

The most beautiful old ancestor of the immortal sect, who lived for five thousand years, repeatedly broke the rules of immortality and was punished by the Heavenly Dao. Upon opening her eyes, she became the true daughter of the Xia family, who had been kidnapped into a mountain village as a child. She thought she would have to suffer through all the hardships of the human world, but who knew that when she woke up she was directly 14 years later, on the very day she was rescued— She wanted to run wild and be beautiful on her own, but her whole family pampered her to the heavens! Want to do scientific research? Three big brothers donate a research institute. Headache and cold? Powerful parents gather authoritative experts overnight, starting the examinations from cancer. Rumors in Capital City are never-ending: The Xia family's daughter is a spoiled and arrogant waste! The Xia family rose in defiance, but Xia Ye just laughed: I'll handle it myself. The foremost classic instrument of China, she made it casually 500 years ago. The ancient texts that students memorize until they're bald, necessary for the college entrance exam, were written by her 700 years ago in a drunken stupor. The world's seventh greatest unsolved mystery—a relic Sky Pit with a diameter of 7,300 meters—was created by her 1,000 years ago during a quarrel with Heavenly Dao. Everyone was waiting for her to show off and fail miserably, but the Xia family kept receiving calls from the Mutant Plant Association, metaphysics masters, supernatural organizations, cultural archaeology bureaus... "Has the old ancestor returned?" Later, Xia Ye ascended to the second spot on the global rich list. At the award ceremony, she raised an eyebrow: What happened to the divine retribution and punishment, it seems quite nourishing? By her side, the world's richest man, the Heavenly Emperor in a suit and shoes: How could I truly punish my own wife...

[#lovesosweet] [WARNING: Mature content 18+] [WPC #AUG2023Entry] « Is it not enough that I have been 'sold off' as a catalogue bride but also have to compete with a dead woman for favour? » Shelby looks like she has it all. The perfect family and all the perks that come with it. But she must go through a 'forced contract marriage' and also compete for the attention of the man she had been unwillingly tied to... Ian lost the love of his life so suddenly that his mind still refuses to accept that reality. He gave up everything and secluded himself until his mother found him a bride. His one task was to give the family an heir but how can Ian do this when the air he breathes all revolves around the one woman he can never have. However, he finds himself in a predicament and dilema when the new contracted bride is thrust into his life unwittingly... especially, when he finds out that she is more than meets the eye. Image: Image generated from starryai.com, cover completed by me. This is an original story of mine. Copyright Loctovia 2023 Update schedule: 5 chapters per week

In the concrete jungles of Montego Bay, Jamaica, 14-year-old Kyle Wilson doesn’t have much—just an absent father, a worn-out pair of shoes, and a rusted rim hanging behind his rundown school. But what he does have is height, heart, and hunger. When he stumbles across basketball for the first time, a fire ignites inside him. It’s not just a game. It’s escape. Identity. A way out. Above the Rim, Below the Poverty Line is a coming-of-age sports drama that follows Kyle from the raw streets of Jamaica to the polished courts of America, and eventually to the world stage. But talent alone won't be enough. Poverty, violence, betrayal, and self-doubt lurk around every corner. This is a journey about more than basketball—it’s about survival, legacy, and the cost of chasing greatness.

Theo Duskblood was born to crush protagonists. In his past life, he was just another bored young man—fed up with cliché stories where goody-two-shoes heroes always won, villains existed only to be face-slapped, and the “righteous” always got the girl. One car accident later, he opens his eyes in a new world… inside the body of the most punchable rich heir imaginable. Handsome. Arrogant. Obscenely wealthy. And now equipped with something the old world never gave him: The Arrogant Young Master System. > “Detected a righteous protagonist flaunting justice nearby… Initiating ego boost. +10 to smug aura.” “Mission: Steal his destiny. Bonus reward if you also steal his girl.” With a system that rewards petty flexes, dramatic entrances, and shameless villainy, Theo is done playing by hero rules. He’s here to mock plot armor, ruin chosen ones, and rewrite every cliché from the villain’s throne. > “Time to ruin another protagonist’s life. What? He’s cultivating love and justice? I’m cultivating sarcasm and scandal.” Theo will crush destiny under polished boots, seduce heroines mid-monologue, and prove once and for all: The villain always has more fun.

Kailen Darkhaven's world crumbled when his parents died two years ago in a beast tide invasion in New York City. Alongside slipping into depression that caused his grades in school to drop exponentially, he failed to become an awakened on his sixteenth birthday. Losing his consciousness due to his frail body and a life of poverty one evening in an alleyway on his 17th birthday, the only thing he thought of was dying pitifully. However, he wakes up in the same alleyway only to find out he has obtained a mysterious artifact holding power that defies logic in every way possible, one that ultimately sets him on path to stand at the pinnacle of the Universe. This novel is participating in Webnovel Spirity Awards 2025. Disclaimer: This is purely a work of fiction.The setting, including any imitation of real names, places, people or events is purely coincidental. Also if you are looking for a goody two shoes, hero complex MC ,this novel is not for you. There's an antihero tag after all. The protagonist is a morally grey person. Discord channel link- https://discord.gg/KpWsRshj

Tian Shen was your average unordinary guy—living a monotonous life. One day, fate (or rather, Truck-kun) decided to grant his wish… by sending him flying into another world at 120 km/h. When he woke up again, he found himself in the body of an outer disciple of the Beast Taming Sect. His talent? Nonexistent. His reputation? Of a molester’s. Just when he thought he was doomed to be cannon fodder, a golden screen appeared before him. 『Ding! Congratulations, Host! You have activated the Attribute System.』 『Congrats host, you killed 5th stage of body refining realm cultivator and gained Qi points ×30.』 『Congrats host, you killed 1th stage of Qi refining realm cultivator and gained Luck points ×80.』 『Absorbed white Attribute orb, gained 1-star sword.』 『Absorbed golden Attribute orb, gained divine Artifact.』 Tian Shen: “…Huh?” Armed with his new system, Tian Shen embarks on a ridiculous journey—casually strolling through battlefields to collect fallen attributes, dodging cultivation technique manuals (which drop on his head), and even trolling young masters into fighting just to farm their stats. But as he levels up in the most absurd way possible, he soon realizes… is he cheating too much? Because now, heavenly tribulations, ancient sects, and hidden experts are all eyeing him. Tian Shen: I am favored by the AUTHOR of this book, you lots can't even handle my shoes. *Rumble**Crackle* Again Tian Shen: I-i was just joking, don't take it seriously. **BOOM**

Thiago has nothing—no money, no connections, not even shoes. Just raw talent, a dream, and a strange System only he can see. From the streets of Rio to the world stage, this is the story of a boy who plays to survive—and fights to rise.

Mailah has spent her life searching for something she couldn’t name—until the day fate brings her face to face with her twin sister, Lailah, after fifteen years apart. Raised in separate worlds—one of hardship, the other of elegance—the sisters are finally reunited. Their time together is fleeting… but unforgettable. And then Lailah drops a shattering truth: she's dying. After Lailah’s death, Mailah receives two letters—one revealing a hidden life, the other offering her a choice that borders on the unthinkable. Lailah had been married to a reclusive billionaire who never knew she was ill. And now, she’s giving Mailah the chance to step into her shoes, to take her place in a world of unimaginable luxury—and carefully buried lies. With only a wedding photo and cryptic instructions to guide her, Mailah enters a sprawling estate where no one greets her, no one questions her presence… and no one seems to care that Lailah has changed. Days blur into silence. Weeks pass without a glimpse of the man she’s meant to call her husband. Until one night, the bedroom door creaks open. He walks in—her husband, smelling of whiskey and loss. Tall. Devastating. Tragic. Drunk on sorrow, he calls her “Lailah” with aching tenderness and reaches for her like a man grasping at a dream. His touch sends fire through her veins, and in that moment, Mailah realizes: nothing in Lailah’s letters prepared her for him. He is not just handsome—he’s magnetic, burdened with mystery, and unknowingly grieving a woman who’s already gone. But as Mailah falls deeper into his world—and his arms—she must tread carefully. She is living a lie in the name of love, and the truth could ruin everything. Can a love born of deception still be real? And if he discovers who she really is… will he choose her anyway?

Welcome to a classic story about a young lady's ruthless revenge with the help of her loyal bodyguard. Packed with conflict, romance, and action as if you are watching a K-drama! Sprinkled with fluff, flirt, and smut to maximize your satisfaction ;) * * * After getting manipulated, treated like a slave by her family, and assaulted by her own brother, Sarah found out that the accident killing her mother in the past might have been orchestrated by someone from her family. Before figuring out the answer, however, she got killed and opened her eyes at her mother's funeral. "I'm sorry, Mother. I will never be able to live in peace before taking my revenge." Returning as a trashy princess who slept around with her bodyguard instead of the goody-two-shoes daughter people expect her to be, Sarah set out with a match in her hand, determined to take over the kingdom and burn her billionaire family down. Could someone from the future that hadn't happened yet keep her from burning herself, or would she be consumed by the flame of retribution? #regression #billionaire #posessive #master #bodyguard #revenge #fakelovers #fakeittillyoumakeit #faceslapping #makjang #chaebol

Hwayeong’s Hilarious Struggle to Flunk Out of the Crown Princess Selection! Hwayeong’s peaceful life is turned upside down when her younger sister, inspired by rumors about the Crown Prince’s less-than-stellar appearance, submits her name for the Crown Princess selection without her consent. For Hwayeong, who loathes the very idea of stifling palace life, it’s a nightmare come to life. So, she comes up with a cunning plan: To delay her arrival at the imperial palace no matter what! However, her carefully laid plans are thrown into chaos when, out of nowhere, a galloping horse nearly tramples her. Furious at the reckless rider, she takes off after him through the bustling streets, her anger fueling every step. It’s only when she skids to a stop, heart pounding, that she looks up and realizes she’s standing before the towering gates of the very place she swore she would never go. “I won’t let this slide. Just you wait!” Confronting the rider later that evening, Hwayeong demands an apology, but instead of showing remorse, he arrogantly dismisses her complaint. Enraged, she impulsively hurls her shoe at his back in an act of defiance. Days later... Her frustration turns to horror when she learns the man’s true identity—he’s none other than the Crown Prince himself, the very focus of the competition she’s been dragged into. Though initially panicked, Hwayeong refuses to give up. Her new goal? Become such a nuisance to the Crown Prince that he’ll have no choice but to kick her out and send her back home! Unfortunately, the Crown Prince has no intention of playing along with her schemes... “You’ll rot here for six full months—completely, thoroughly, and absolutely!” Now caught in a battle of wills, Hwayeong must decide: Can she outsmart the Crown Prince and escape the confines of the palace, or will her rebellion only tighten the chains around her? #Romance #Comedy #Romanticcomedy #History #Loyalty #Prince #Unrulyheroine Text copyright ⓒ 2024 by JeongHyun All right reserved. The Korean edition was originally written by 정현, Korea Translated and Published by We’ve Lab.

The West Coast, bathed in its free air, greeted me with a brutal awakening. One moment, my world was familiar; the next, I was an 'urban explorer' – a homeless man – cast onto the unforgiving streets. I opened my eyes to nothing. No dog, no identity, no tent – not even shoes on my feet. Just beach shorts and the harsh concrete beneath. My only stroke of luck: the Daily Intelligence System, inexplicably tied to my phone, a lifeline in this new, desperate existence. The messages flashed: [Daily Intelligence:] The club at 134th Watson Street has a trove of recyclable cans and transparent beverage bottles in the green trash can in the alley. [Daily Intelligence:] There are unfinished hamburgers, 7 flowers, and an unopened bottle of Pinot Noir in the red trash can at 96th Street. [Daily Intelligence:] Your neighbor Jesse has a scratch card worth $5,000 in his tent! [Daily Intelligence:] Mike's Scrap Collection Station sells a 1976 GMC Hiking RV, parked in the suburbs for 20 years, for a low price of $200. Details: Someone at Old Pick's Auto Repair Shop can repair it. Shit! This wasn't life; it was a goddamn scavenging game. From the raw, unforgiving streets of America, Alan resolved to play the game – and fight for a better tomorrow.

"Reality is strange. One moment, I'm having breakfast with my friends in a French café. The next, I'm in a dimension where time and space don’t exist. All of this, only to end up in another world, forced to choose: return to the grave or become someone new. If you were in my shoes, which would you choose?" This is the story of Dalton Xavier, a law student at Oxford University, whose life is turned upside down when he and his friends are transported to the kingdom of Allytheón, in the world of Asgardia. Here, magic is real, and everything once thought impossible is now achievable. Moral choices are constantly tested, and in Allytheón, nothing is as it seems. Every step Dalton takes brings him closer to secrets that could either save or destroy this new world — and himself.

So how does these rebirth stories usually go? Get reborn and realise your faults..-.. Go on a reforming transition..-.. be even better than protagonist and in some cases befriend the protagonist..-.. support their popularity, Join their team..-.. either take over protagonist script or be a good side character.. Noah calls this crap plotline bullshit. Why would he, with all these powers, all this knowledge about the future will settle in being ordered around by this goody two shoes protagonist?? Simple answer - He will not!! He will take what he want, kill whose on his way and will climb to the top one way or another, if this story line is following the rule of jungle, he will be the - APEX PREDETOR.

BEING A BLACK WOMAN WAS NOT A CURSE, WAS IT? Moremi was not sure what to think of that. Born in the era and time period of slavery, the young princess is broken by the idea of slave trade. She refuses to let it continue and sets out to abolish this injustice. Unfortunately, things do not always go as one planned. In her bid to end this prejudice, she is captured and stolen away by the same white people she aimed to combat. She now finds herself in the shoes of those she tried to save. A slave. Will she be able to break free from the clutches of slavery and gain her freedom back or will she let it break her? What's worse when a cold pair of eyes...a white prince is drawn to her and soon refuses to let her out of sight? A story of race... When *Love Conquers Prejudice*

Penelope Marks was a young, teenage girl living under the wrath of her step-mother, Mary. Bound by chores and work, she had no social life. The only things to keep her going were her books, art and fantasies. Being close to her eighteenth birthday, she had one goal: finish high school and get out of that house. With no Prince Charming to rescue her, she had no choice but to work hard to save herself. That was, until Derek Filmore came into the picture. A boy born to wealth and heir to his family's estate, one day Derek took notice of Penelope. Having no clue that he was lurking in the shadows, watching her, Penelope continued to work towards her goal of getting out of that house. Then, on that one fateful day, it happened... Suddenly finding herself free from Mary, Penelope now comes face to face with the real world. As she works through overcoming her traumas, she finds that life is not as easy as she thought it would be on the other side. Now, she is broken and scared with no idea on how to move on. With Derek by her side, she knows she is brave enough to face the challenge. Theres just one problem: Derek is also overburdoned with taking over the family's company and can't give Penelope all the attention she needs. Did Penelope find her Prince Charming after all? Or did her fantasy of finding her happily ever after have more flaws than she realized?

Synopsis John Erwin was just an ordinary college student on Earth until a mysterious event transported him to the ancient world of Eremon. In this realm of shattered continents, ancient gods, and powerful visualization abilities, Erwin finds himself in the shoes of a young man with untapped potential. Eremon’s society thrives on Visualization—a unique power that allows individuals to bring legendary figures and abilities to life. However, Erwin's initial attempts to harness this power fail spectacularly, leaving him at the bottom of society’s hierarchy. But when a strange, ancient rock bonds with him, Erwin discovers that he holds the key to unlocking abilities that transcend the limits of this world. Armed with his knowledge of Earth’s heroes and a determination to prove himself, Erwin embarks on a journey to master his powers, uncover the truth behind Eremon’s broken history, and face the looming threat of the mysterious God Kings. Will he rise to become the hero Eremon desperately needs, or will his newfound powers consume him?

Yue Jing has always believed in fated love—the kind that sweeps you off your feet, the kind that’s written in the stars. She's dreamed of a slow-burning romance, the kind found in novels and whispered promises. But fate had other plans. On the eve of a high-profile society wedding, Yue's glamorous older sister vanishes—eloping with a mystery lover and leaving behind a furious billionaire fiancé, a humiliated family, and a crumbling business alliance. To save her family's honor and keep their struggling company afloat, Yue makes a shocking decision: she’ll step into her sister’s shoes and marry the powerful, cold-hearted Bai Yang in her place. But this isn't a fairy tale. It’s a contract marriage, with clear terms, no room for feelings, and an expiration date. Bai is everything Yue isn’t—calculating, emotionless, and completely closed off to love. To him, Yue is just a stand-in bride, a pawn in a business deal. But he doesn't expect his new wife to be clever, charismatic… and charming in all the ways that slowly unravel his carefully guarded world. Yue may have signed away her heart, but she refuses to be invisible. And as she signs the contract, she finds herself asking: 'Who said contract wives can’t be charming… and maybe even win a cold billionaire’s heart?'

In the scorching streets of post-Quake Antakya, Arif—a young man born into poverty, orphaned by disaster, and trapped in the lowest Aura class—struggles to survive in a society that values power above all else. Denied a state loan and left with nothing but a worn-out pair of shoes and a few liras to his name, Arif finds himself standing at the edge of despair. Above him looms the Tower of Babel—an impossibly vast, enigmatic structure that promises ascension, fame, and salvation to those who dare climb it. But for Class F citizens like Arif, the Tower is more myth than opportunity. Still, hunger, hopelessness, and the fear of a forgotten life push him to consider the unthinkable: facing the Tower not as a hero, but as a last resort. In a world where identity is coded into holographic signatures and freedom is shackled by bureaucratic aura registration, Arif must decide whether to remain invisible... or risk everything for a chance to rise.

Are you done with goody-two-shoes Shonen MCs who get stronger by crying and unlocking the power of friendship? Do you crave blood, chaos, and a protagonist who’d rather decapitate than debate? Then get in loser, we’re going demon mode. Sirus died and got reincarnated as a demon — but not just any demon. He’s got no cheat code. No prophecy. No mentor spouting ancient wisdom. Just rage, pain, and a psychotic work ethic. He’ll lose everything. He’ll kill everything. And he’ll become The Greatest Demon King Ever — not because the world chose him, but because he tore it down and REBUILT it himself. Heads will roll. Empires will burn. And Sirus? He’s just getting started. This is your warning: This isn’t a hero’s journey. This is a monster’s reign. Now tell me — do you want blood, or do you want more? [Mature Language] [Use Of alcohol] [Gore, intense violence] [Strong Language] [Mature Humour] [Abuse] Viewer discretion is advised] Mature 17+ continuation of this novel can be found on Either Amazon, Kindle and Google books.

There are places not meant for humans. Places that live in whispers, flicker in dreams, and open only when the world sleeps. They say Velmoire appears after midnight, cloaked in mist, beyond the edge of time itself. A city ruled by moonlight and blood, where mortals are forbidden, and vampires dance in silence. At the heart of this secret realm stands a palace carved from obsidian and shadows — Velmoire Palace. It is not a palace of kings or queens. It is a palace of rules. Of desire. Of secrets too old to be spoken aloud. And at its throne stands a man with eyes like winter, and a heart long buried beneath centuries — Kael Virell, the richest and most feared vampire in Velmoire. The man who has never once smiled for a human. The man who once swore he’d never feel again. Until she stepped into his world. Not with grace. Not with magic. But with chaos. And sarcasm. And a curse in her blood she didn’t even know she carried. Her name was Lyria Moen — and she was never meant to be there. She was not a queen. Not a warrior. Just… a girl with tired shoes and a spine that refused to bend. And yet, the moment she crossed through that elevator, the Palace Beyond Midnight changed. The mirrors whispered. The walls pulsed. The air thickened. Because sometimes, the most dangerous love stories don’t begin with fate. They begin with mistakes. And in Velmoire, Mistakes are not forgiven.

Alex just wanted a damn Snickers. Instead, he got a vending machine to the face and a one-way ticket to Aethelgard, reincarnated as Lord Vile, the academy's resident bad guy destined to be curb-stomped by some goody-two-shoes knight. But Alex isn't exactly keen on playing the villain in someone else's story. Armed with an RPG system that would make any gamer drool, Alex plans to rewrite his fate. Forget redemption arcs; this Lord Vile is all about leveling up, acquiring forbidden magic, and maybe... just maybe... seducing a few (or all) of the original hero's destined love interests. After all, survival in Aethelgard means power, and power is far more appealing than playing the sacrificial lamb. So, buckle up, Aethelgard, because the villain is about to get a whole lot more vile...and a whole lot more powerful. The game's changed, and Alex is writing the new rules.

It was a paradise in Precinct Nôm Kà, otherwise known as Dragon Sky Province, where Nagwon and his close friends Saggi and Kimmun resided. Calm skies, calm waters, a calm atmosphere. Everything was peaceful, too peaceful really for a thirteen year old Nagwon. He yearned for more despite him telling his friends he was content. Nagwon thought he would never satiate his hunger for adventure until Kozo Naugi, otherwise known as Roots, entered the three boys lives. Secret societies, ancient book, sacred texts, hidden cults, hidden history and a taste of war clung to the four boys like gum on the bottom of a shoes. And trust and believe, peace was never felt again.

Ten years. Ten years of silence, steel bars, and suffocating isolation. Ten years of sacrifice for a family that never intended to save her. Heira Darnell believed her choice was noble pleading guilty to a crime she didn’t commit to protect her father’s empire. She imagined her loyalty would be rewarded with love, with redemption. That her family would fight for her release, proclaim her innocence, and one day welcome her back with open arms. She was wrong. When the prison gates finally opened, freedom came with a devastating truth: her family had erased her. They denied her existence, rewrote history, and built a new life without her. In her place, they installed Calliope a girl they adopted not out of love, but out of strategy. Beautiful, brilliant, and venomous beneath a perfect smile, Calliope didn’t just fill Heira’s shoes she twisted the knife. It wasn’t enough to replace Heira. Calliope rewrote her story, poisoned what was left of her name, and made sure no one would ever ask what really happened. The Darnells the people Heira bled for abandoned her the moment she became inconvenient. And it was Calliope who helped seal the door behind her. Shattered by betrayal, burning with rage, Heira steps back into a world that no longer remembers her but she remembers everything. Especially Calliope: the snake in silk, the false daughter basking in stolen power, the rival who knows exactly how to smile while twisting the blade. Now, Heira wants more than justice. She wants retribution. They stole her life, her name, her dignity. She’ll take back all of it and more. Brick by brick, secret by secret, she’ll dismantle the legacy she once protected. And when she returns to the mansion that cast her out, it won’t be as a daughter but as a reckoning. They thought prison would break her. Instead, it forged her. The game has changed. And Heira is no longer playing by their rules.

Born into a legacy of fearsome power, Eliza aka Yun ting was the daughter of a woman who once made entire nations tremble. But inheriting greatness is no fairytale. When her mother dies under mysterious circumstances, Eliza inherits the legendary Virelle family’s legacy with nothing but soft, uncalloused hands used to luxury and privilege. Unprepared and overwhelmed, she stumbles on her path to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death and take control of the family's empire. Labeled unworthy and cast aside, Eliza is stripped of her wealth and status, given just three years to reclaim her birthright. Thrown into a brutal world where betrayal festers and power reigns supreme, she becomes a beggar in a land where the poor lick the shoes of the rich. Surviving on grit and shattered pride, Eliza must claw her way back through a treacherous landscape of lies, violence, and corruption. One infamous mistake earns her the mocking title of “The Sexy Stabber”—a name whispered in fear and scandal, branding her a dangerously seductive killer.

Caroline Edwin, the most notorious female celebrity on the Internet, former girl group member. Just two years after her debut, she's been nicknamed the "Trends Harvester!" Did she sleep her way to the top? Did she bully her team members? Did she steal her best friend's boyfriend? Always trending, ridiculed by netizens, faced with widespread boycotts and demands to leave the entertainment industry! Star Universe Entertainment V: Let me introduce you to our Star Universe shareholder @Caroline Edwin #Famous Miss Edwin spotted in a luxury car worth millions, entering a mansion with an underage wealthy scion? Jerel Edwin V: Sorry, this is my sister @Caroline Edwin #Holding hands with a bank vice-president while shopping, could she be connected to a powerful mover? Jerel Edwin V: Don't believe the rumors, this is my cousin @Caroline Edwin Goody two-shoes regrets, jackass turns into a bootlicker, netizens: Hey mover, do you need any more leg decorations? ---- One day, a famous paparazzi caught Caroline Edwin intimately strolling hand-in-hand with a handsome guy. Netizens: We heard there are only two male siblings in the Edwin family, so this must be Caroline's father. Blake Fuller V: Sorry, I'm her husband @Caroline Edwin [The leading lady controls his hand & the leading man controls her leg] [Rebellious celebrity with scandalous rumors & virtuous, all-capable male doctor]

Once a beloved jewel of high society, Princess Seraphina Langley lost everything when her family fell into disgrace and ruin. Cast out from palaces and banquets, she now works behind a café counter, wearing thrifted shoes instead of diamond heels. Mocked by her former friends and ignored by the world that once adored her, she’s become invisible. But Seraphina’s fall wasn’t the end. It was the beginning. With her unshakable heart and quiet courage, she starts to build a new life—one connection at a time. She doesn’t just win over people—she transforms them. Cold businessmen begin to smile, hardened guards protect her without orders, and even those who plotted her downfall start to hesitate. And then there’s him: the powerful, aloof CEO who sees through her mask—and falls dangerously hard. This isn’t a tale of revenge. It’s the rise of a woman who teaches the world how to love again. Because sometimes, the crown shines brightest in ashes.