These Tangled Vines

Jiang Li first met Liang Zhou Yue while she was uncomfortably dressed in a gown, hiding in his resting room to adjust her attire. Seeing him, she became so nervous that she couldn't pull up the zipper, her embarrassment palpable. That day, Jiang Li felt an unusual tug at his heartstrings and helped her with the zipper twice. Upon their next encounter, he was the campus prince, and she was everyone's darling. He played basketball on the field, while she, in her flowing dress, sat in her boyfriend's passenger seat. It was then that Jiang Li understood he had to see things through to the bitter end. To seize love forcefully, to take advantage of her vulnerability. After all, such a beautiful woman should naturally belong to him. Liang Zhou Yue never thought she would be liked by a man five years her junior. He was rebellious, cold, proud, and remote, but he always responded to her every request. On a hot summer day, Liang Zhou Yue was stopped by a downpour at the entrance of the teaching building, with swirling filthy water and sludge on the steps below. As she worried about how to return to her dorm, a man's rigid spine bent in front of her. Jiang Li's tone was always so languid, casually stirring distress: "Sister, I'm afraid you're scared. I especially came to carry you home today." In that moment, Jiang Li, who had never gotten close to a girl before, submitted to her before everyone.

She was the scatterbrained journalist Xia Yanxin, who infiltrated the Heaven-Earth Gala to interview for an exclusive story and inadvertently provoked the Supreme dark young master. Amidst the dark cruise and a twisted hunting game, she turned his world upside down. From then on, she became his private pet of the night, trapped in a fate from which she could not escape. He was the Prince of the night, the mischievous Long Yutian. He was used to controlling everything, scheming tirelessly for her, but in the end, he lost his heart... Perhaps in that hunting game, he was the real loser!

Alia is a skilled thief who, in search of a legendary treasure, sneaks into a castle under the cover of night. However, she unexpectedly witnesses the castle’s owner, the handsome and cold-hearted billionaire Marcellus, murder his wife. In the chaos of her escape, Alia is discovered and killed by him. But death isn’t the end. Alia wakes up to find herself reborn a year earlier, this time in the body of the wife Marcellus had killed—Livia. Faced with the man who had once killed her, now acting outwardly kind but still harboring deadly intentions, Alia knows she must uncover the truth within a year and avoid the same tragic fate. Her plan? Escape the castle and steal the treasure. During her time in the castle, Alia discovers that Livia’s identity is far from simple, and she soon finds herself tangled in a deeper conspiracy. Marcellus’s younger brother, Elias, has a close, secret relationship with Livia, one that seems to involve hidden feelings. As Alia secretly investigates Marcellus’s true intentions, she is drawn to his conflicting mixture of gentleness and coldness. At the same time, the body of Livia compels her to develop feelings for Elias, whose tender care for her awakens a sense of warmth. Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Alia realizes that every person’s motives are more complex than they first appear, and she must make difficult choices between truth, revenge, love, and survival. As the one-year deadline approaches, the conspiracy unfolds, and Marcellus’s true intentions toward Livia are exposed. Alia finally finds a chance to escape. But with emotions tangled and fate inextricably linked to the castle, will she choose revenge and freedom, or will she find redemption and true love within the deadly walls of the castle?

Our beloved reader, a devoted fan of novels, suddenly finds herself transported into one! However, there's a major twist—she’s become the villainess. While that’s already troubling enough, her real nightmare is the fact that she must contend with not one, but multiple heroines! "Freak this! Heck no! I'm not dealing with any of this! Leave me alone!" -- kyoani 26 languages cover is not mine

Ava Sinclair’s life is turned upside down when she wakes up one morning to find herself married to a stranger, Maximus Blackwell, with no memory of the events leading up to the marriage. Torn between the looming responsibilities of an unexpected pregnancy, a career on the line, and a fiancé who won’t give up, Ava must navigate the tangled webs of family secrets, betrayal, and corporate power. As she unravels the truth behind her marriage, she discovers that love may be the one thing she can't control—but can she trust it?

My name is Shay. Just Shay. Every morning at five, I kick off my day like anyone else—cereal, eggs, or toast. Then comes the routine brushing session where I make it a point to avoid eye contact with the damn bogey in the mirror. Typical, right? I’ve got a roommate—a werewolf. We’re best friends and classmates, tackling school like it’s any normal day. After classes, I head to my job as a bartender at a nearby pub. It’s a cozy spot, where apart from your regular humans, other creatures also get together for a drink. Yep, vampires and shapeshifters have their pint nights too. Aside from these quirks, my life was relatively normal — until everything turned upside down. The peacefulness of the night seems to be over, the Fifth King is preparing for war — perhaps for world domination —, and common sense has evaporated somewhere along the way. Life was pretty standard, aside from the supernatural quirks, until it wasn’t. The peace of the night shattered, the Fifth King is gearing up for war—or maybe world domination—and somewhere along the way, logic took a vacation. Now, here I am, smack in the middle of this glorious mess, trying to figure out how I went from a normal guy to being tangled in what feels like the prelude to a world-ending saga.

Le jeune rural a reçu l'héritage de l'Immortel Médical, et depuis lors, les fleurs de pêcher ont éclos et une grande fortune est arrivée ! A la campagne, il a employé des techniques agricoles superbement pour cultiver la terre, menant les villageois à la richesse et à la prospérité. En ville, il a utilisé des prescriptions médicales sans pareil pour sauver les moribonds et soigner les blessés, et les gens le considéraient comme la réincarnation d'un Docteur Divin. Avec l'Œil Divin de Perspective et le toucher doré de ses doigts... lorsque de nombreuses capacités divines lui furent octroyées, il ne faillit jamais.

Katelynn Moore, the eldest daughter of a business tycoon, crosses paths with an Italian billionaire, Romano Alessandro. The only son of Achilles Alessandro and CEO of Alessandro Corp. Katelynn never expected that a passionate one-night stand with him will lead to life-changing consequences. Years later, with a son, Aidan whom Romano has no idea about, Katelynn plunges herself into a dangerous game of power tussle and revenge. Fate brings them together again but not the typical rose bed fate, as they find themselves tangled in family rivalries, betrayal, and a secret child that could change everything. As enemies close in and family rivalries reach their height, Katelyn must decide if love is worth the risk of losing everything she had worked for. Can Katelynn leave Romano and focus on her bright future or will Katelynn and Romano overcome their pasts and find a way to build a future together, or will the bittersweet taste of revenge tear them apart?

--WSA ENTRY 2025-- ============= Reincarnated into the body of Amon Von Lancaster, a background character at a prestigious academy in a fantasy world, he knows exactly who he was before. His past is clear, but the life he now inhabits is far from simple. With no interest in the central conflicts or grand plots of the novel, he plans to live quietly and avoid any involvement in the dangerous power struggles around him. Yet, even the smallest actions begin to shift the story's course. Drawn into the academy’s hidden rivalries and the schemes of powerful individuals, he finds himself tangled in events that could change the fate of kingdoms. Despite his desire to remain in the shadows, he must face the fact that even side characters can play a pivotal role. ============ 1 PS = 1 Chps 10 PS = 3 Chps 50 PS = 5 Chps ================ It's my first book..In different Acc i mean. My old WN Account...uhm.....I forgot the password of the gmail..>

Lila Evadne's life is as composed as her music—until an invitation to her ex's wedding threatens to unravel everything. Lured to a secluded, private island for her past lover's nuptials, she only had two things in mind: the past and the future. Surrounded by her friends from high school, Charlie, a determined journalist and Rafe, a man with a hidden past of his own, Lila expected nothing but a weekend of forced politeness and distant memories. As the island grows more isolated with each passing day, strange things begin to happen. In the isolated paradise, no one is safe from the web of deception spun by Nathaniel’s obsessive desire to reclaim what he lost. Love, betrayal, and deadly secrets collide, leaving Lila with an impossible choice: escape the island—and the tangled web of her past—or face the consequences of a love that might just kill her.

Killed in the most gruesome way, Adriana is given a chance to return. But this time, she comes with vengeance in her heart. .......... Things go her way, and she finally gets the proposal of her dreams.  Getting married to the Willingham family is more than just a dream to her. It's a mission she has worked so hard to get. Now she can get what she  has craved her whole life,  REVENGE.  She's out to make sure the whole family pays for destroying her happiness.  Then there's him,  the oldest son of the Willingham family. He has spent the last two years of his life looking for the girl he had a one night stand with. When he finally does, she's out of reach.   When he  meets the tough and determined Adriana, he knows there's more to her than the sharp mouth and pretty face, she unto something, and he's curious enough to dig what it is. It's a forbidden love story, where two hearts fight to be together.

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

Sophie Davis never imagined that her simple crush on Aiden Wilson would turn into a tangled mess of love, jealousy, and danger. After sending him a heartfelt confession letter, Sophie is heartbroken when Aiden rejects her. Years later, Sophie returns to Melbourne, now managing Aiden’s band, The Triffles, unaware of the dark secrets he hides. In a stolen moment at the company, Sophie and Aiden share a passionate hug, but their love is anything but simple. As Sophie navigates a world of toxic love and hidden agendas, she discovers shocking truths about her family—secrets that could destroy everything she holds dear. With a vengeful sister and a dangerous Mafia connection, Sophie must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice for love. #The cover page was designed with the help of AI. So it credit goes to AI.

Olivia Miller, a billionaire, must return to her roots in Miami under a false identity after spending years abroad. Now working as a personal assistant to Noah Jones—a man from her painful past—Olivia's world spirals into a tangled web of lies, betrayals, and dangerous power games. As the tension between them escalates, old wounds resurface, enemies emerge, and alliances blur. Secrets from the past threaten to destroy everything, while Olivia’s ruthless nature and Noah’s relentless drive put them on a collision course that could shatter lives. In this high-stakes game, where power, love, and vengeance collide, who will come out on top? How long will it take for Olivia to reveal her true identity and intentions? Prepare for a gripping tale of deceit, hidden motives, and explosive consequences where no one is safe.

This typically happens between two people agreeing to pretend to be in a romantic relationship for the purpose of getting something else, such as navigating through social pressures or personal gains, but as they go about their time together, their charade becomes tangled with genuine feelings, often bringing on some unexpected complications that might arise from love.

[WSA 2025 ENTRY] In Cinder Pack, one of the powerful seven packs, abandoned children on the streets are considered less than the pets owned by many households. They live from hand-to-mouth, covered in dirt and used however those from better families deem fit all their life. As a result, many of them die from starvation at a very young age and those with good-looking appearances sell themselves off to better families as slaves in order to live. While a select few resort to stealing food and taking the crumbs that fall off the table of those of noble birth. This is the case for Aurelia Night and her childhood best friend, Lydia Hayes. But on a night she went to find them dinner, she overhears a conversation she shouldn’t have and becomes a target for a ruthless and dangerous Councilam. Left with no choice, she runs into the room of a stranger to hide. A stranger who claimed her as his mate. But being wolfless, she has no idea what this means and just goes along with him since he was a noble man. But as she returns to her friend the next morning, Aurelia finds out Lydia had sold her out to the Councilman in return for a better life. Now seven years later, with no memory of who she is, she unknowingly crosses path again with the stranger from that night. “Mate!” The Alpha suddenly stopped in the middle of his hunt as his nose caught a familiar scent. Well hidden in a spot, two boys snicker amongst themselves as they watched the Alpha look around in confusion. “Is that the Alpha? Doesn’t look like one to me.” “He keeps coming after our pack and mommy. What do we do?” “I have an idea!” Three hours later when the Alpha returned from his walk, he was greeted by the news of his twin sons coming to his abode. What? Twin sons? When he finally accepted the news, the woman they called mommy tried to leave. “Where do you think you’re going? I’m not getting married to you because I want to. I’m getting married to you because my sons need their mother.” Aurelia: “…” When she finally found her voice, she snapped at him. “What are you talking about? Who said they are your sons?” The man pretended to calculate with his fingers before nodding his head a little. “The date we slept together match their date of birth and they look a lot like me. Who can deny such paternity!” Unknown to him, her reappearance in the pack was of no other reason, than to take his life.

For ten years, Elena Morrison gave everything—her heart, her career, and even her family—to a man who cast her aside for another. When her world shattered, she leapt to her death, only to wake up a decade earlier. Determined to rewrite her destiny, Elena vows to avoid the man who betrayed her and protect her future. But her plans take a sharp turn when she uncovers the truth: she isn’t just a discarded wife. She’s a stolen heiress, and her entire life has been a lie. Now caught in a whirlwind of forbidden love, family secrets, and dangerous schemes, Elena finds herself in a sudden marriage with Victor Sterling, a man as dangerous as he is alluring. Together, they must uncover a tangled web of deceit that stretches back decades. Will she reclaim her life, or will the same forces that destroyed her before rise again to take everything?

shiva is a cold hearted beast.he ignore everyone but there is someone who ignore him through out her life.lets see how situation tangle them

“9th Class Low Grade Familiar.” He was shocked to find that he had summoned the weakest familiar that could be. Only when he saw the status, he couldn't help being more shocked. "Hypnosis? Why can no one else see this? What even is this skill?" ------------------------------------------------------------------- Come follow me on twitter: https://twitter.com/DXHaseoXD Discord: https://discord.gg/BGrNgsbXXG

Baby5, a 25yo spy from the west who's lived Her whole life full of lies for her missions- from a prostitute to a doctor, a con-artist, musician, student, teacher, model, secretary, a hotel staff and even a mistress for a married man. But one day, She wakes up in a RF-novel she once read as a beautiful side character Vanitasia Valois, the daughter of the infamous Evil Duke Valois after being betrayed and killed by her own comrades. Determined to live her life in peace this time, she gives her all to avoid being tangled up in the dramas of the MCs...but will it be possible for her to be in peace with her inevitable seductive charms and what's this, ''cleanse your sins by removing the sinners?''

Nora has been married for five years only to find out her husband is attracted to men after she catches him in bed with another man. Desperate for an outlet for her woes, she finds herself tangled with another strange man at her office. At first, Nora assumes that it will be a fling, but when she finds out she's pregnant, she is confused and still embittered knowing she has entangled herself in some kind of web. After all, she is still married to a husband who doesn't love her and never will. "All I wanted was just peace of mind and a healthy and loving family. Instead, you have chosen to betray me in the most embarrassing way!" She wept. "I want a divorce!" Unfortunately, her husband and his family is unwilling to let her go. As such, Nora attempts to keep her pregnancy a secret, not knowing what her in-laws will do to her and her baby if they find out. But it gets more and more difficult to hide her growing bump, and soon enough, her husband finds out about her pregnancy. This places her on a stage to be shamed and soon enough her husband claims to be the Father in order to keep his reputation. === Is this how you decide to treat me? How could you be so disgusting?!" "That is definitely none of my business, I love Jerry too much, and you are just a third party in our relationship." "Curse you!" ____ "All I wanted was just peace of mind and a healthy and loving family, now he decided to betray me," she palmed her face and wept. "Come, let us be a family," the stranger slid his hands in her thighs and then pleasurable sounds could be heard.

Being the pack defect is bad enough. Getting REJECTED? By your own fated mate? Yeah. THAT is a whole new level of low. Ava Grey is the pack defect, a wolfless shifter. She struggles through life with the vague dream of freedom. Her opportunity comes when she's suddenly informed that she will be attending the Lunar Gala, an annual ball for young adult shifters to find their fated mates. And she finds him. He's beautiful and intense, and his kisses send desire through her veins like a drug. Until he REJECTS her. Ava isn't about to go back to her dreary life. She escapes and forges a new identity far from her pack, and far from her alpha mate. She makes new friends and is even forcefully adopted by a hilarious husky. But just as she settles in and finds happiness, strange things begin to happen... Her husky has been holding secrets. She's hearing whispers that shifter packs all over are looking for her. And she can smell a familiar scent in her apartment, which makes no sense at all... because the man it belongs to rejected her. DECEMBER 2024 NOTE-- Author has a broken hand and updates are slower than normal. Deepest apologies. Trying to get updates more normalized again!! --------- This is a wolf shifter romance with multiple triggers that like to waltz hand in hand with all the dark themes through a meadow of dead flowers. In this book you will find the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Laugh, cry, rage; you can do them all as you follow Ava in the rather perilous journey of being a wolf shifter in this generation of werewolf romance. There are R18 scenes sprinkled throughout this book like candy popping out of a pinata. Please read responsibly. ------- AUTHOR DISCORD: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

Lucy, a stunning girl with Indonesian and Dutch roots, returns to Indonesia after hearing her mom, Ratna, is critically ill. Even though she’s been living in the Netherlands for years, Lucy feels she has to be with her mom during her final moments. But little does she know, this trip isn’t just about grief it’s about an unexpected change. After her mom passes away, Lucy starts experiencing some seriously weird stuff. She can see things that no one else can, and suddenly, she’s got supernatural powers running through her veins powers passed down through generations of shamans in her family. She tries everything to get rid of these abilities, but the more she fights it, the deeper she gets tangled in a dark world of blood rituals, curses, and a fate that’s pulling her in... Ready for a wild ride full of mystery, indonesia's shaman traditions are packed with all kinds of culture and crazy customs,Family secrets, and mind-blowing powers? This story is packed with supernatural thrills, creepy rituals, and tons of suspense that’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Get ready to dive into Blood curse of shaman you won’t be able to put it down!

In a world where Science meets the Arcane, a time where the surreal bridges upon the factual, an Era in which the physical and metaphysical unify against one common threat. This threat can be seen anywhere, from outside the cottage of a man who struggles with his own isolation, shouting "I cannot be taken yet, for hope has not deserted me!!!" or in the tranquil embrace of nature, where a young man lives among the roots and vines thinking "The Mother of Roots will surely save me", only to find themselves vanished anyhow. Whether meek or the pinnacle of excellence all seems to fade when the "Outers" walk the soils. Explore the world of Alter-Grey in all its facets and uncover mysteries beyond comprehension, knowledge so pure that you might as well be fiction in its suffocating truths, sometimes curiosity is not sated only to kill the cat, but instead uses it to unravel everything. So I ask you this, are you curious enough to brave the Outer? Are you strange to the ways of man or are you mundane? either way I suppose it doesn't really matter. Join a select few Astrals on this journey and see how far the strings of fate take you.

"A marriage bound by obligation. A love tested by secrets." When Chloe Moore is forced into an arranged marriage to save her family from financial ruin, she finds herself thrust into the cold, gilded world of Chris King, a brooding billionaire with a past as enigmatic as his piercing gaze. For Chloe, the union is a sacrifice. For Chris, it’s a deal he never wanted. Their marriage is nothing more than a contract—on paper, they’re husband and wife, but in reality, they’re strangers sharing the same roof. As Chloe struggles to navigate her new life, Chris's dark secrets begin to surface, threatening not only his empire but also the fragile bond they never expected to form. In a battle of wills and hearts, Chloe and Chris must decide: can love blossom amidst betrayal, or will the ghosts of the past tear them apart forever? In a story of slow-burning passion, tangled emotions, and devastating truths, Collateral Vows proves that even the coldest hearts can ignite in the face of love.

(Mpreg/BL romance)This is Maria Dumarun, he steals for a living. He knows it's wrong, but he does it anyway. But now, life has come back to bite him in the ass—he is cursed with the divine responsibility of giving birth to the hero destined to save humanity. What was meant to be a simple act of theft spirals into a tangled web of fate, intertwining Maria with Enanon, a divine being striving for godhood. Thrust together by circumstance and driven by mutual disdain, they must navigate their predicament. Along the way, forge unexpected connections with others and with each other, and perhaps even discover love amidst the chaos.

Dr. Icarus Wynn has spent years avoiding the royal family—especially Prince Kaelen Vardis, the man he despises most. But when the prince falls into a coma after a devastating attack, Icarus is forced into an impossible mission: enter the mysterious Quantum Transfer System and retrieve Kaelen’s shattered soul. Each world he steps into presents a new version of Kaelen—a ruthless emperor, a cursed beast, a deadly assassin—and with every encounter, the past Icarus thought he buried begins to resurface. But time is running out. If Icarus fails, Kaelen will disappear forever. If he succeeds… he may have to face the one truth he’s never been ready to admit. A world-hopping BL novel filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, high-stakes missions, and a love story tangled in fate and second chances.

She, the only descendant of Chinese ancient martial arts, a stunning ghost hand genius doctor, once passed through into the Ye family waste lady. Open your eyes again, the sky and the earth are surging! What? Born waste? Disaster star? Very good, she will soon let them see what is born waste, what is a star of misfortune. He is the evil emperor respected by thousands of people, mysterious, noble, and unattainable. When he met her, she avoided him like a snake, and he entangled her like a vine. “Evil Emperor, it’s not good, Madam ran away again!” “Chasing!”

*****WSA 2025 Entry***** When 40-year-old fashion mogul Arisa wakes up in her 20-year-old body after a fateful ice cream mishap, her life takes a wild turn. Thanks to a quirky app called SCAL, she’s suddenly a magnet for love—surrounded by eccentric suitors armed with cringe-worthy pick-up lines and outrageous romantic gestures. From awkward family dinners brimming with cultural taboos to laugh-out-loud encounters with old flames, Arisa finds herself tangled in a chaotic web of red flags, mixed signals, and hilariously bad decisions. Will this unexpected do-over help her rewrite her love story, or will she stumble over the same pitfalls of her past? Join Arisa on a riotous journey of self-discovery, belly laughs, and love in the most unexpected places!