Locked Up In Love

“I only want you, Maximus. I already told my parents that I love you and I'm going to marry you. No one else.” Aurora indignantly exclaimed. Max was shaking his head from what he heard. “No. No. You’re not being fair, Aurora.” He felt himself losing his strength as well as any chance to change her mind. Max leaned his body at the back of the single chair, almost sitting on it. He tugged on his necktie, needing some more air. His gaze fell on the ground. He’s powerless against his father. He won’t be able to protect his girlfriend from his family. He didn’t notice that Aurora was already in front of him. He just felt her palm on his cheeks, caressing it gently. He looked up to her. “You’re not fair.” He mumbled weakly. Like a defeated child. She’s rubbing her thumb against his cheeks. “The world’s not fair, Max.” Shaking her head. “It’s never fair.” She commented breathlessly. “You get everything you want.” He ignored her actions. He’d gone numb all over. This girl was too much of everything. Too selfish to even understand how he felt. “No. I don’t have your heart.” Max swatted her hand away and stood up straight. He chuckled at her response and halted. He shook his head as he looked at her straight in the eyes. “You won’t. You don’t even have one.” ************** Aurora Fontalva got everything except the heart of a certain man. She only wants Max. But how can she make him fall for her when he already had someone? He loves his girlfriend. Maximus D’Arco can’t escape his family’s wish for him to marry the only Fontalva heiress. Worse, Aurora even blackmailed him, or his girlfriend would suffer. Why would he fall for someone who doesn’t even care about his feelings? Only his girlfriend does. Is there really a thin line between love and hate? What if the thread breaks? **************** AN: Be warned!!! This is not your typical romance. As the story progresses, it tackles family, career, toxic relationships, twisted attraction, love, hate, lust, and heavy drama. And there are cases in which you can be sensitive. Lastly, this is not for the weak of heart. Please read the FOREWORD. Thank you.

China 2024 ASEAN A girl from China married to the king of Indonesia in the 12th century reborn in 2024 with a mission to make ASEAN flourish with peace and love among ASEAN peoples.

What if a power to level up or upgrade everything—your way of living, battle skills, military prowess, etc.—but this power is limited to your Eldritch tribe. Would you expand your tribe to rise above all adversaries, would you use it to gain more personal power or use it to toy with everyone? Lyerin wanted nothing more than peace on himself, but all he had was regret. He possessed a secret ability that allowed him to quickly excel at anything he chose, but he could only use it once. While others had to spend a long time to reach higher levels or master new skills, he only needed to complete a simple, specific task to level up. However, he had already used this ability to count a specific number of sand grains to save his own life. After that, his existence became a living hell. One day, he was unexpectedly sent back in time, where he would witness numbers appearing in the sky, signaling the end of the world again—an apocalypse he despised the most! But Lyerin realized he could use his ability once more, this time on a certain group of people. A TRIBE! ``` [ Ding! ] [ You have chosen to level up knife slash! As a Wildling of your tribe, you can level up your knife slash. ] [ Condition: Slash the knife 500 times. ] [ You have chosen a random tree to level up! The tree is part of your tribe; you can level it up. ] [ Condition: Water the tree 300 times. ] [ You cannot level up anymore due to your limited rank within the tribe. Raise your rank in the clan first. ] [ Condition: Give honor to the tribe. ] [ You have reached the peak level of your tribe. If you want to level up further, improve and level up your clan! ] [ Condition: Level up the Ancestral Healing Ritual, level up the Newborn Den, and level up the tribe's farm. ] ``` With this overpowered ability, can he still hold onto his selfish wish for peace within himself? Warnings: 1. Cold, Calculated and Cunning MC. 2. After 100+ chapters will be bloody.

The love story of Ryan and Joy

In the shadowed city of Atherium, a power has awakened—a power to control locks and unlock hidden truths. As rumors spread, intrigue turns to obsession, and a ruthless hierarchy forms. Lockey, a high school student, finds himself at the heart of this mysterious phenomenon, struggling to control his newfound abilities. But as he unlocks more than he bargained for, he’s plunged into a perilous world of twisted secrets, lurking darkness, and the haunting cost of power. Will Lockey rise above the corruption around him, or will the allure of power consume him? Welcome to The Cipher—a journey of resilience, self-discovery, and the struggle to hold on to humanity amidst chaos.

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

Follow the journey of an uprising star in THE WORLD OF BLUE LOCK.

Lock Axe was the most gifted magic prospect and was the third prince of the kingdom but suddenly teleported t0 the capital by a mysterious person in his own room. Lock Axe always dreamed about living in the Capital and going free from his responsibilities. He sets out on an adventure to become a wandering warrior.阴影

He looked into my eyes, his hand around my waist pulling me closer. "I need you to keep this a secret." He whispered his lips so close to mine, almost touching as he spoke to me. "I will," He punctuated my statement with a sweet kiss to the lips which came as surprise so much so that I pulled back from him. "On one condition though, we get to do this date thing again." I whispered back looking into his eyes wanting to see deeper than he was letting me. "Date is a strong word." He whispered back with a small laugh rumbling at the back of his throat. His words stung but I did not let it show instead I smiled at him bring my fingers up to touch his beard to distract myself from the sting. "What's the right word," I asked planting a small kiss on his lips. "A meet up." *** She knew she was the least to him yet she let herself get sucked into his life. A married man, happy with his family and beautiful kids and yet she could not stop herself from falling in love with him. To her, he was a sweet distraction from her routine boring life, some adventure, some love, something new to love on yet she knew it wasn't all mutual. The deal was too good and she drank of it, like the sweet poison it was.

#168 in popular in all-time. ----- Lu Zhen, celebrating his new job at a prestigious company as a computer programmer, got extremely drunk, and the next thing he knew, he had crossed over to the martial world. Luckily for him, he had also obtained the unbelievable [Level up] system. [You have overeaten.] [You acquired the Gluttony skill.] [You have slashed a saber 100,000 times.] [Saber mastery has reached level 10. It is evolving into....] [You have reached the limits of your body's potential.] [Your constitution is evolving...] [You have meditated.] [You have acquired the Talent skill.] While other cultivators faced countless difficulties, Lu Zhen only had to do fulfill certain condition to become stronger. From that moment on, Lu Zhen's journey began as a Great Demon King destined to conquer all beings. Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/g2WEFm86CY bonus chapter requirement: A super car or higher gift= 1 bonus ch. A super gift= 5 bonus ch. #Gore warning. This is my original novel. If you like the novel, support me with some gifts. It really motivates me a lot. Thanks. No NTR, no yuri, no yaoi. Credits to the AI for creating the profile picture.

Book 2 of the ‘Edward in Love’ In Love Saga It had been over five years since Ethan Jackson and Demyan Chernyshevsky-Coleman had broken up. Five years of avoiding family gatherings, awkward greetings and longing glances from across the room. For both they had tried to move on. To forget their first true loves and try to make a name from themselves from their family’s glory. For Demyan who constantly had to live up to both his fathers’; Edward and Vasili, success he found it difficult to shake off his past when eyes were constantly on him. To forget the man he had once fallen so deeply in love with that it had consumed him for almost a decade but found it near to impossible. For Ethan who constantly worked hard to prove he belonged into a family whose name was a household brand, he often found himself drowning into the voices of those who believed he belonged nowhere near the successful family. His decisions had ruined his chances with the only boy he had ever loved and even though it was almost a decade later he found it difficult to forget. Now as the ex-couple face each other again, will their love prevail or will new love conquests stop them in their path? *** Please beautiful readers read Book 1 and it’s side story, Edward in Love, to better understand Book 2 of the ‘In Love Saga’. Hope you Enjoy!

Seorang gadis bernama jeslyn, pandai bermain game. di berikan hadiah game consol yang terdapat kaset game 703 saat usianya 6 tahun. Sering bermain game bersama kakak dan adiknya yaitu Hailey dan Carlos. Pada umurnya yang ke 15 tahun ia bertemu dengan seseorang yang ia cintai tapi Harus terhalang oleh dunia mereka dan pria bertopeng yang bisa masuk kedalam dua dunia mereka. Adiknya pun juga terseret Carlos usia 9 tahun di culik oleh pria bertopeng. Jeslyn harus meminta bantuan pada 703 dan bekerja sama agar bisa bisa bertemu dengan adiknya. Tapi di tengah jalan mereka harus melewati banyak rintangan. Melawan musuh dan monster yang ada di dalam game tersebut. Dua Tahun setelah jeslyn kehilangan adiknya Carlos. Seorang pria bernama Jacob memiliki 1 anak istrinya sudah meninggal ketika anaknya lahir. Kehidupannya menjadi berubah ia menjadi seorang penjudi dalam game player. Ia selalu gagal dalam bermain judi hingga ia terlilit hutang. Pria bertopeng melihat Jacob yang pantang menyerah memainkan game judi online Di tempat casino game's. Setelah melihat Jacob pingsan ia segera memberika sebuah kaset game bertulisan angka. Saat Jacob terbangun ia tidak mengingat apapun dan kini tengah memegang sebuah kaset game yang ada di tangannya tersebut. Ia bertemu dengan Sherly karakter cantik dan tegas yang ada di game tersebut. Tengah beberapa kali di permainkan oleh si pembuat game. Sherly harus mengeluarkan Jacob dari dunianya karna terlalu berbahaya jika Jacob masuk kedalam dunianya. Beberapa tahun kemudian seorang wanita menangkap jeslyn dan Jacob karna banyak orang orang yang hilang termasuk jeslyn Carlos dan Jacob pernah dinyatakan hilang beberapa tahun lalu. Mereka di tunjukan beberapa daftar nama orang orang yang hilang. Jeslyn menemukan nama karakter gamenya begitupun Jacob. Tapi Jacob tidak bisa kembali kesana dengan keadaan anaknya sedang sakit walaupun merindukan wanita di dalam hatinya. Jeslyn tetap meminta bantuan Jacob karna dunia orang yang mereka cintai akan terancam Punah begitupun juga dengan mereka. Mereka mencari tahu siapa pembuat game angka tersebut tapi tidak di temukan dimanapun. Bahkan jeslyn juga melacak kaset tapi juga tidak di temukan karna kaset tersebut di desain oleh pemiliknya dan tidak di jual di pemasaran. Mereka masuk ke dunia dimensi, di sana mereka melihat banyak sekali kenangan kenangan terdahulu. Hailey yang sedang membersihkan Kamar jeslyn yang kini menghilang secara tiba tiba. Tepat ia masuk kekamar itu lorong waktu tersebut terbuka. Ia masuk dan di pertemukan oleh orang yang selama ini ia cintai saat ia kecil walaupun awalnya tidak percaya. Tapi Hailey merasa pria tersebut tidak memiliki perubahan sama seperti saat masih kecil. Hailey sempat menepis pikiran negatifnya. Ayah Jeslyn sudah meninggal saat jeslyn meranjak dewasa. Tapi banyak rahasia yang sebenarnya belum tersampaikan oleh ayahnya. Para manusia bertopeng adalah musuh dalam karakter permainan. Sampai pada akhirnya jeslyn harus melawan mereka walaupun mereka adalah orang orang terdekat Jeslyn

Hana is a young woman who finds herself trapped in a surreal world after making a wish on a mysterious store. In this new reality, her life has become a dating game where she must interact with various characters and level up to progress. The catch? Hana is the only player in this game, and no one else is aware of the rules or even that they are participating. As Hana embarks on her journey, she must navigate through the challenges and obstacles of this dating game, all while trying to keep up appearances in her normal life. With each level she completes, Hana begins to unravel the secrets of this twisted game and discovers hidden truths about herself and the world around her. As she delves deeper into the game, Hana must make difficult choices and confront her own fears and insecurities. Will she be able to reach the final level and uncover the truth behind this mysterious world, or will she be forever trapped in this never-ending game of love and deception? Will she actually find love?

Amara Aryanti is a smart and ambitious professional woman, working as a project manager at a large technology company. With a simple family background in the village, Amara grew up with a strong determination to achieve success and help her family who had struggled for their education and future. Her skills and dedication made her known as an independent and brave person in making decisions. On the other hand, Raka Pratama is the sole heir of a large company in the construction and real estate sector. His life has always been surrounded by luxury and great responsibility. His father, a successful businessman, suddenly fell ill, leaving Raka with a great burden to maintain the sustainability of his family's company. Although he looks cold and firm on the outside, Raka actually has a soft side that is rarely known by those closest to him. Fate brought Amara and Raka together in an unexpected situation. Amara's family faced a financial crisis that almost made them lose their home and small business. In this desperate situation, Amara received a surprising offer from the Pratama family—a contract marriage with Raka. This marriage was arranged to improve the image of Raka's company in the eyes of the public and investors, as well as provide much-needed financial assistance to Amara's family. At the beginning of their contract marriage, Amara and Raka's relationship is full of tension and misunderstandings. They have to pretend to be the perfect couple in front of the public, but behind the scenes, they struggle to understand each other and find a way to live together. Raka, who is usually strict and distant, begins to see Amara's perseverance and intelligence. Meanwhile, Amara discovers Raka's humane and caring side hidden behind his cold demeanor. As time goes by, their relationship begins to change. Although initially full of conflict, their honesty and togetherness in facing various obstacles make their feelings begin to grow. They have to face many challenges, including pressure from Raka's family who feel Amara is not worthy of him, as well as intrigue from business partners who do not agree with their marriage. The story climaxes when a major crisis threatens Raka's company. Amara and Raka must work together to overcome this problem, and in the process, they realize that true love has grown between them. However, a decision must be made: will they continue this marriage based on true love, or separate after the contract ends?

Sakura, a talented florist, has lost faith in love after her parents' divorce and her own failed relationships. She pours her heart into her flower shop, Petals and Posies. When Sakura collides with Kaito, a charming photographer, her world begins to shift. As they explore the city together, Sakura finds herself falling for Kaito's kind heart and creative spirit. As their relationship blossoms, Sakura must confront her past fears and learn to trust again. Kaito, too, faces his own demons, struggling to reconcile his passion for photography with family expectations. Together, Sakura and Kaito navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Will their love bloom, or will fears and doubts wither their relationship?

Aradhya Gupta, a brilliant and determined student, has always been focused on her goals—perfect grades, a spot on the debate team, and staying clear of distractions. But Zayn Khan, the school's charming troublemaker, is a constant thorn in her side. His relentless teasing and smug attitude make him the last person she wants to associate with. Yet, despite their constant bickering and rivalry, there’s an undeniable tension between them. When Zayn offers Aradhya help with her studies, she reluctantly agrees, suspecting there's more to his offer than meets the eye. As they spend more time together, Aradhya begins to see a side of Zayn she never expected—one that is more than just the class clown. The more they clash, the more sparks fly, and the lines between hate and love blur in the most unexpected ways. As their relationship evolves from enemies to something deeper, both Aradhya and Zayn find themselves caught in a whirlwind of emotions that neither of them is ready to face. What starts as an accidental connection becomes a journey of self-discovery, vulnerability, and the realization that sometimes the things we resist the most are exactly what we need. In a story full of witty banter, unexpected twists, and a slow-burning romance, Accidentally in Love explores the complexities of rivalry, friendship, and love in the midst of school drama, testing the boundaries of what it means to truly know someone. Will Aradhya and Zayn admit their feelings, or will their pride keep them from embracing the love that’s been right in front of them all along?

In love with her boss while he’s engaged to someone else? How chaotic could it get? Isabel’s life changed drastically on her first night in Los Angeles. It was love at first sight for her when she met and made out with Kine at a party, who later became her boss. The handsome and rich C.E.O was too easy to like, kind and flirty but still stood on business when it comes to work. He was Isabel’s type of man which left her completely helpless and at the same time hopeful. She could not say for sure how he felt about her after what happened at the party because he gives her mixed signals. But one thing she’s sure about is that he has a soft spot for her. However, Isabel’s heart sank when she discovered that he was engaged to the daughter of a very wealthy business man. Getting to know more about Kine she realized how uninvested he was in the engagement, thereby raising her hopes up. She became so over protective of her boss after finding out that his so called fiancée was having an affair with some guy other than Kine. Would she be able to win the heart of her Prince Charming? And to what extent is she willing to go? Find out as you proceed with me in this jaw dropping love story.

Mina, a hardworking Xenobiologist and Vetrinarian has an accident and dies. She is suddenly transmigrated into a new world where people can cultivate to become Mystic Masters. Mina discovers she can contract with the wild animals around her to become the Ultimate Beast Cultivator with the help of her Supreme System. There is just one problem: she transmigrated into a child’s body that still holds the original host’s soul! Now she and Moana must learn to navigate this world working together. Will they achieve their potential? Or will their body be burned at the stake for being “Demon possessed”?

a girl named Latychia falls in love with Jose, a boy that her best friend and 2 years older than her. but without Latychia notice that Jose falls in love with her too. until once time they say their felling for the same time, and then they become a girlfriend and a boyfriend until married

Ethan, an ordinary office worker, is unexpectedly transported from his mundane life on Earth to a mysterious fantasy world after encountering a strange glowing light in an alleyway,awakening in an world filled with magic. As he battles both the monstrous creatures of the forest and the treachery of those he once thought were allies, Ethan's journey becomes one of self-discovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. Will he find a way to escape this perilous world, or will he embrace the power within him to carve out a new destiny?

After being betrayed and killed by his best friend, Zyrtec is transmigrated into a new realm as a commoner, named Leon. Live in a poorest village and also called the cursed land. However, his fate takes a twist when he acquires a mysterious system that allows him to level up his strength and unlock incredible powers. As he navigates this unfamiliar world, he must confront his past trauma, seek revenge on those who wronged him, and harness the newfound abilities granted by the system to carve out a new destiny for himself. In a journey filled with challenges, alliances, and self-discovery, he embarks on a quest for redemption and retribution, determined to rise above anyone, be the king, be the most powerful man to protect his people.