Hidden Fern Michaels

SYNOPSIS In the city of Avalon, manipulation isn't just an art, it's a war. Lucian Vale, the world's most elusive manipulator, orchestrates a crisis designed to cripple economies and outplay his greatest rival, Ariadne Wolfe. But when Magnus Cain, a master strategist who doesn't play by the rules, steps in, the board is flipped before Lucian even realizes the game has changed. As alliances crumble and global power shifts, the world's greatest minds race to stay one move ahead, and survival means outthinking the ones who see everything. CONTENT WARNING This novel focuses on the strategic consequences of manipulation rather than explaining manipulation techniques in a way that could be used practically. It explores mind games, deception, and psychological warfare but does not serve as a manual for manipulation. It aligns with many political thriller and espionage novels, which depict power struggles, intelligence misdirection, and strategic deception without directly teaching harmful tactics. The emphasis is on narrative intrigue, character conflicts, and the cascading effects of manipulation in events rather than step-by-step instructions on manipulation. If the concern is about violating certain cultural sensitivities, the story can be framed as a high-stakes intelligence thriller, similar to many intellectual novels or dramas, without promoting unethical behavior. COPYRIGHT NOTICE This content is an original work created by HiddenKnowledge and is available exclusively on the following platforms: WebNovel, Royal Road, Scribble Hub, and Wattpad. No other platforms are authorized for distribution or reproduction without permission. Any appearance of this content elsewhere is unauthorized and should be reported. 03/17/2025 | All Rights Reserved

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] Lyden Snow, your typical 9-5 working class young man, met Angela a four hundred years old succubus who he thought was his delusion, got a blowjob which literally knock him off the road, waking up in a hospital turns out he's not so human after all, watch how he adventures between two worlds and domains slaying the worlds pillars or fucking them.

A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne. Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows. Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye. Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair? One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

"An evenly split marriage, 100% happiness." Su Jin, the adopted daughter of the Su family, falls in love with her elder brother, Su Mubai, in her youth. In the beginning, he promises her, "After you graduate from university, we will get married." However, he ends up marrying someone else. Later on, she gets busy attending blind dates and tries to enter an ordinary marriage with a heart that's nothing but cold and dead. Jin Hengyuan is cold but handsome—he's her nth blind date. The first time they meet, she wants to scare him away. "If you think it's suitable, we can get registered tomorrow!" He smiles. "I'm going on a business trip tomorrow. I'll be there in the afternoon!" In the afternoon, she becomes his wife. ... She is a quiet woman who doesn't fight or argue. He has no house, but she says it's fine. When it comes to meals, she insists they split the bill evenly. When it comes to sleeping, she insists on sleeping in separate beds. When a woman clings onto him, she ignores her and turns to leave. Even with his daughter clinging to him, she only frowns and tries to keep her composure. A hidden marriage. No one knows that they are husband and wife. Nor does she care. After being plotted against and sent to the police station, he comes to her rescue. Finally, he loses it and starts scolding her, "Must you be so stubborn? Why didn't you call me when something happened? Do you think I'm dead?" She pouts indignantly. "Jin Hengyuan, do you treat me as your wife? If you do, why did you choose to get married in secret?" His anger turns into a smile. Good, she's finally angry. This love was finally no longer his one-man show. ... Small skits: "Jin Hengyuan, I want a divorce!" "Reason!" "You lied to me!" "How did I lie to you?" "You're clearly an attorney. When did you become an errand boy?" "Aren't attorneys supposed to run errands for clients? I take on all kinds of cases. Isn't this considered an odd-job laborer?" "…" Oh, damn it. How did she marry such a bully of an attorney?

Annette wakes up in a hospital with no memory of her past. There, she meets a strange, enigmatic man who claims himself to be her husband. Since then, Vlad has been taking care of Annette, offering her warmth and affection, but something feels off. As Annette tries to piece together her life, she starts having delusions and hallucinations, which Vlad insists she ignores. While staying in Vlad's mansion, Annette discovers a locked up, old laboratory and realizes there's more to Vlad than he lets on. As secrets about her marriage with Vlad unfolds, she must uncover Vlad's true intentions and secrets before things take a turn for the worst

John Oliver is a farmer living in

love's hidden truth Yun-Hee never imagined that love could be a prison. Bound by duty, she finds herself trapped in an engagement she never wanted, with a woman as cold as she is powerful. Her fiancée whispers in a quiet, possessive voice, "You are mine now, Yun-Hee. There is no escape.But just when Yun-Hee thinks she has no choice, a woman from her past returns—dangerous, reckless, and willing to burn the world for her. "Come with me," she says. "Leave this cage before it’s too late." Torn between an irresistible obsession and a love that threatens to consume her, Yun-Hee is forced to face the truth: Is she running from her fiancée—or from the desire she can no longer deny? With secrets unraveling and danger closing in, Yun-Hee must make a choice before everything comes crashing down. But in a game of love and power, the greatest mystery is this—who will betray her first? A story of passion, possession, and the haunting whispers of a love that refuses to let go.

Alex woke up to no memories of the previous night he had and a thirst for blood. Accepting that he had unwillingly became a vampire, a being he didn't know even existed. Follow Alex as he finds out who turned him into a vampire, But can he truly do that without giving into his urges.

a story about females having a hard time surviving in a male dominated time

NOTE:( it's my first time writing a book. So before ignoring the book please consider reading at least 5 chapters.) CHARACTER NAMES: Female lead: Noor e Yaram Noor's Father: Yaram Kazmi Villain (Noor's grandmother): Samina Noor's mother : Kiran Noor's adoptive father: Ali Noor's best friend(second ML): Daniaal Male lead : Adam second FL(Adam's cousin): Abrish Noor's grandmother's niece(villain) : Bahaar .................................................... A little girl loses her mother in childhood. Her father wanted to keep her out of trouble, not knowing that her fate was already decided at her birth ......To protect her Noor's Father never told her the reality of this world and her life. But when he knows his death is near, he tells her the whole truth. This truth will change her life totally. AUTHOR'S NOTE: No offense but no one can copy my story. If you guys know someone who did so please inform me.

In the world of High School DxD, there are many famous clans, but one remains a mystery: the Yamael Clan. Thought to be extinct, this ancient and powerful lineage has been kept hidden for generations. However, the current heir, the son of the Clan's ruler, is about to step into the light. As the successor, he faces not only the weight of his heritage but also a world filled with enemies and complicated relationships. With the power of the Yamael bloodline awakening, he finds himself torn between duty, love, and a dangerous future. Romance, action, and betrayal await him as his journey begins.

Warning⚠️! You could get addicted! Read at least 6 chapters and be prepared to crave to rest! "My name is Adela Velasquez. The secret your dad hid all these years. The true Heiress of Knight Conglomerate." "But you're an illegitimate child." He spat in anger. "And so are you." She smiled devilishly. "At least, Major Knight was my biological father." *** For years, Adela, the secret daughter of Billionaire Major Knight had secretly planned bitter revenge against the Bacuzzi's for changing her father's will and killing both her parents as evidence. Her plan was to destroy their legacy to smithereens and get what was rightfully hers; but what she did not expect was to fall hard and fast for her half-brother, the supposed 'heir'.

She came back not for love, but for revenge. Once the daughter of a powerful billionaire family, Isla Sinclair lost everything overnight when her greedy relatives betrayed her. Forced into hiding, she reinvented herself as a nobody—an ordinary assistant named Lana Grey. Now, after years of careful planning, she’s back, working as the lowly secretary of the man responsible for her downfall Damian Wolfe, the cold hearted billionaire who bought out her family’s empire and shattered her life. He doesn’t recognize her. But she knows him all too well. Her mission? Destroy him from the inside. Gain his trust, make him fall, then ruin him. But there’s one thing she didn’t prepare for… Falling for the man she swore to destroy.

Melina a child born with special powers the world has never seen. in order to protect her her Grandfather, the sect Elder of the world's most evil sect locked her away. However Melina crafty as ever escaped and set off to see the world.

"The Hidden Truths of Willowbrook" unravels the enigmatic past of a seemingly idyllic small town, where dark secrets lurk beneath the surface. When protagonist Lily returns to her hometown after years away, she discovers a series of unsettling occurrences that challenge her perception of reality. As she delves deeper into the town's history, Anna uncovers a web of lies, corruption, and long-buried mysteries, all connected to the sinister Willowbrook Institute. With the help of a skeptical journalist and a determined historian, Lily races against time to expose the truth before it's too late. But as she gets closer to unraveling the town's secrets, she realizes that some truths are more dangerous than she ever imagined. "The Hidden Truths of Willowbrook" is a gripping tale of deception, redemption, and the power of confronting the shadows of the past.

Strange things start happening after Maria Summers wins her Tennis Championship Finals. Caleb, her twin brother takes her, Madison, her bestfriend, and Cyrus out to celebrate when suddenly she starts hearing voices. At first she pays them no mind thinking it's just mind games until they come back...louder and stronger which then results in her hurting her brother. Later on she finds out that she's getting her powers back but they were binded when she was young for a reason and that her friends and brother also have powers too. Too many things happening in one day causes her to freak out a little and then a mysterious man shows up holding her mother as a hostage. What is really going on? Five years later, Maria, Caleb and Madison are taking in and training those that are superhumans, mutants and those who can also do magic. Maria's on a search for the man who killed her mother and trying to get to the bottom of whatever he's planning, Caleb worries about his sister's health, Madison tries to keep the house intact, the kids and everyone safe and people from the past start turning up. What's in store for these three? Well start reading to find out ;)

When cruel Alpha Hayden attacked and slaughtered Lila's pack, her entire life falls apart. She runs into the forbidden forest alone in fear and despair, but Kian, a strong Alpha with a bad and sorrowful past, saves her. Reluctantly taking Lila in, Kian is overwhelmed by the idea that he is impotent because of a fertility test that is carried out by the doctor and his ex-wife named Flora. However, Kian rejects Lila because he believes she is trying to deceive and trap him after a single passionate night results in an unplanned pregnancy. Lila leaves Kian's pack after feeling rejected and heartbroken, but she is saved by Kael, a charming werewolf who gives her the affection and attention she needs. Lila quickly learns that not everything is as it seems, though, since Kael has his own secrets. Lila has to make her way through a web of lies, treachery, and unspoken secrets as danger approaches. When Kian comes back to win her back, can she trust him again, or will the wounds from his rejection keep them apart for good?

High school student Kiara Meitner is apart of the secret organization of Wardens. Her resolve is to protect the world from evil cursed spirits. Her relatively normal life is thrust upside down as she becomes of a large conspiracy far bigger than she thought she knew. There are those who work in the shadows- many with not pure intentions. Everything she once knew will soon come to question. As the scales of justice tip, only one side of the conflict can ultimately survive. Will she defend her beliefs or will she let the revelations change the course of her fate forever.

Star Holloway and Louis Whitmore were once inseperable high school lovers bound by love and whispered promises of forever. But fate had other plans when Louis travelled abroad to study. To protect Star from unforeseen danger,Louis broke his vows ,leaving behind a shattered heart and unanswered questions. Months later,Louis returns to Silvermore city not for love but for truth. His engagement to Lisa Stones,the adopted daughter of the powerful Stone is nothing but a calculated move.Star, expecting a heartwarming reunion,is devastated when she reads the headlines announcing Louis arrival and engagement to Lisa.

Humanity was transported without warning. One moment, life went on as usual; the next, billions found themselves in a strange, endless limbo. A cold voice declared their fate: climb the 50-floor Tower, or fall into eternal suffering. Each floor presented a world of trials—brutal, cryptic, and unforgiving. The catch? No one knew the true objective of each floor. The only clues were their own instincts and fragmented logic, and failure meant death—or worse. Reika, an unassuming teenage girl, is given a seemingly miraculous skill: “The Oracle’s Tome,” a guide that reveals every objective, secret, and path to survival. But her power is a double-edged sword. As she climbs, navigating betrayal, alliances, and the horrors of the Tower, she must decide whether to use her advantage to help others or to ensure her own survival. For in the Tower, trust is as fleeting as life itself, and the line between savior and monster is razor-thin. ••• This is my first story, so please be mindful if there are some mistakes on the proofreading or writing quality ^^

"HER SECRET IS A KEY FOR HIM." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ She's hiding her identity, and he's finding his parents. She's a spy, and he's a business tycoon. How did they meet? What happened to them after their first meeting? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Ann is alive, Granny!" John exclaimed, embracing his grandmother with a surge of joy that filled the room with warmth. John squeezed Granny Ria tightly, blissfully unaware of the storm brewing around him. Tears glistened in her eyes as she clung to him, grappling with the weight of a truth she could scarcely bear to share. 'How can I possibly tell you, John?' Granny Ria worried silently. As John released his grandmother, his gaze darted to the living room, where two faces he recognized yet barely recognized stared back at him. A heavy sigh escaped his lips as he contemplated the tension in the air. Memories flooded back—joyful teenage years brimming with laughter and love from his parents. But now, the happiness he once knew was eclipsed by a tightly clenched fist, his knuckles pale and tense. He turned sharply to Granny Ria, a fierce determination in his eyes. "Why are they here? I told you, Granny, I don’t want to see them!" he demanded, his voice echoing with unresolved pain. Granny Ria raised a hand, yearning to comfort her grandson, but he recoiled, knowing her allegiance would tilt towards her son and his wife. "Why the hell have you come back? You always show up right as I find my happiness! Just leave me alone!" John shouted, anger seeping from every word. His mother's eyes glistened with unspoken sorrow as she longed to reach out to him, to embrace him before he could push her away again, fearing he would reject her for the fact she sat in a wheelchair. With a heavy step, John’s father rose from the sofa and approached his son, who had shut his eyes tightly, emotion crashing over him like a wave. In a moment that evoked both fear and tenderness, John’s father enveloped him in a fierce hug. John, overwhelmed by the tidal wave of emotion, broke down, sobs pouring out like the rush of a storm. For the first time in years, he cried like a child, his father’s hand soothingly rubbing his back, a faint hope kindling in their shared moment. The day stretched endlessly for the Evans family, heavy with unspoken words and fractured bonds. After what felt like an eternity of tears, John blinked away the remnants of his grief and turned to his father, desperation in his voice. “Ann?” His father met his gaze, flooded with helplessness and compassion. Frozen in place, John surveyed the people who surrounded him—his father, mother, and beloved grandmother. Words escaped him as he turned and walked away, each step echoing the weight of his heart. The air hung thick with unspoken truths, and the night was just beginning. Stay tuned to know what happens next. ~~~~~~~~~~~•••••••••••••~~~~~~~~~~~~ MY OTHER BOOKS:- ~ Loving You With Everything I Have ~ Queen Of Darkness ~~~~~~~~~~~•••••••••••••~~~~~~~~~~~~

When sixteen-year-old Alex Carter discovers a mysterious map in his late grandfather's attic, he and his friends embark on a quest to find the hidden realm mentioned in his grandfather's old journals. The journey takes them through dense forests, treacherous mountains, and ancient ruins as they uncover secrets about their town, their families, and themselves.

In a sprawling city named Cenith, an ancient secret society controls the fate of the world from the shadows. The city exists between two realms: the mortal world, full of ordinary lives, and the veiled supernatural world, where powerful entities, unknown to the public, operate. These hidden beings shape history and can manipulate fate, time, and even memories. The existence of the Veil — a barrier between the two worlds — is a carefully guarded secret. Our protagonist, Erith Vale, is a skilled but cynical detective who once worked as a top investigator for the City Watch, uncovering hidden crimes and solving mysteries of the supernatural. He lost his wife and child under mysterious circumstances, a tragedy that pushed him into isolation. However, his pursuit of the truth leads him back to the city, where strange occurrences and new murders with unexplainable features draw him into a dangerous world. Erith soon discovers that the murder victims were once members of the Veiled Order, a forgotten organization with the ability to see and interact with beings from the supernatural realm. Their death marks the beginning of an unraveling mystery that could potentially tear apart the Veil, allowing the supernatural to fully invade the human world. Erith is pulled into a web of secrets, where every answer only leads to more questions. He has to uncover the truth behind the Veil, confront his own dark past, and survive long enough to stop the calamity from consuming both realms.

In the bustling city of Port Harcourt, where the symphony of technology harmonizes with the rhythm of nature, a young man named Gary Michael embarks on a captivating journey. His fascination with the precision of gears competes with the unrestrained cadence of his athletic pursuits, creating a dance between two worlds. Port Harcourt's neon-lit skyline paints the backdrop for Gary's dreams of a future intertwined with mechatronics. As he envisions a world where circuits orchestrate progress, his footsteps on the track echo his unwavering devotion to the art of motion. Amidst the city's vibrant energy, an unexpected melody enters Gary's life—Jane. She becomes a significant chord in his symphony, a composition where love interlaces with the gears of ambition. Yet, beneath the glowing skyline, Gary's daring proposal to Jane leads to a different verse. Her gentle rejection casts a shadow on the once-bright notes of his ambitions. As the gears of his academic brilliance falter, transitioning from straight A's to haunting C's, Gary faces a crossroads. Heartbreak rewires the very circuits of his being, disrupting the delicate equilibrium between mechatronics and the sprinter's realm. Resilient in the face of adversity, Gary transforms setbacks into a crescendo, propelling him towards a new movement. The track, once a stage of personal conquest, becomes a path of rediscovery. The journey unfolds as a captivating melody, revealing unexpected harmonies in Gary's pursuit of reconciliation between love, ambition, and self-discovery. Port Harcourt anticipates the performance of a lifetime, where the sounds of gears and the rhythm of stride converge to create a masterpiece resonating far beyond the city limits.

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Ethan Carter, an investigative journalist, stumbles upon a bizarre mystery—whispers of a city that doesn't exist on any map. Stories from scattered sources claim people have lived there, yet no official record acknowledges its presence. Along with his two friends, Mark and Sophie, Ethan embarks on a journey to find this elusive city. But when they finally cross the threshold into Ravengate, they realize they’ve stepped into a place where reality bends, time distorts, and escape may not be an option. Trapped in a city that defies logic, they must unravel its secrets before they become just another forgotten story. Can they escape, or will they become part of Ravengate’s legend?

The continents are engulfed with mysteries and wars are happening here and there.