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Rose was sent to New York by her parents. She was a rebel and never sat back when people talk and give a shit. Her parents were worried for her when her mother's friend came into the picture. Lyla Gomez, The Queen of the city and her husband, Maximus Gomez, volunteered to help her. Now, she was in her home, aka, a lavish mansion with freaking miles of yard. Everything was going perfect and all treated her with kindness and no shit when the twist of her life came for her late night. Parker Gomez, the eldest son and the heir to the throne. He was cocky, arrogant, spoiled, and everything Rose hated. Especially, that taunting smile of his always pushed her to the edge but after all of this, she was attracted to him. Being infatuated to the hot shot heir of the New York was not on her list. What she will do now? Will she give in to the feelings or will she supress it? Will she able to resist that haughty forbidden fruit or will she have the taste of it? Read the story to know more. Enemies to Lovers Strong Female Lead Forbidden Romance Mafia Couple Past Secrets Arrogant ML x Stubborn FL And Smut! This is the whole package for billionaire, enemies to Lovers trope.

Title: “Through the Flames” Amber Gates is stepping into a new chapter of her life at Blake’s College, determined to move past the heartbreak of a failed relationship. At 19, she’s focused on her future as a pre-med student, keeping her heart under lock and key. But everything changes when she meets Alex Blackwood, a 23-year-old senior whose mysterious aura and quiet intensity draw her in. Alex’s life has been defined by tragedy. A car accident that took the lives of his wealthy parents left him scarred and emotionally distant. At times, it feels like he’s merely going through the motions, living a life shaped by family expectations and the ghosts of his past. That is, until Amber’s presence challenges everything he thought he knew about himself. Despite their stark differences—Amber’s cool, reserved demeanor and Alex’s fiery, unpredictable nature—a deep connection ignites between them. As Amber helps Alex confront his demons, he begins to open up in ways he never thought possible. Through their bond, they discover that healing isn’t about forgetting—it’s about trusting, opening up, and leaning on each other to survive the toughest trials. But love, even when it’s forged in the fire, isn’t without its challenges. Can Amber and Alex learn to move past their fears and scars, or will the flames of their pain consume the very connection they’ve worked so hard to build? “Through the Flames” is a passionate, intense romance about healing, trust, and discovering the power of love in the face of adversity.

Now that Selena Yard had accidentally fallen pregnant with triplets with their father being an unknown man, she was even betrayed by a scumbag and kicked out by her family. After all that she had experienced, she made a glamorous comeback with cute babies in tow and swore that she would fight to get back what she had once lost. She might have been a domineering president, but something unexpected suddenly happened. "Mommy, we want him as our father!" "Daddy, we'll help you to woo our rich mommy!" The triplets even went to extreme lengths to match-make her with the man of their dreams!

Angelo Pimenova has always been confident, full of himself asshole, charming, and entirely used to getting what he wants until Shieneva Monasterio entered his world. From the moment he saw her captivating smile, cupid hit him hard and down that he had to meet her. Enlisting the help of his talkative and protective friend, Farley Velasquez, who also happens to be Shieneva’s cousin, Angelo sets his sights on winning over the fierce, independent girl. But Shieneva Monasterio isn’t just an ordinary girl with a pretty face—she’s tough, sharp, and unafraid to put people in their rightful places. When Angelo discovers that getting close to Shieneva isn’t easy, peasy lemon squeezy, it is more complicated than anticipated. As their worlds clash, Angelo must deal with Shieneva's feisty demeanor and difficulty demonstrating his sincere emotions. Will his charm and unwavering perseverance prevail, or will Shieneva's defenses be too formidable to overcome? "Shieneva Monasterio will surely be mine" could become a power struggle Angelo might lose in these audacious endeavors and surprising encounters.

After her sister’s bullies were finally punished, Selena entered her deceased sister’s room for the first time in a year. She spent the night reading a tragic novel called “His Obsession, Her Fall” carefully putted on her sister’s desk. Frustrated by the ending of the novel, Selena pitied the female lead that was similar to her sister. Suddenly, a blending light washed over her as she transmigrated inside the novel as the villainess Selena Gray. In order to live, she had to save the female lead from the corrupted male lead. ‘Wait, why does the female lead look exactly like my sister?’ This time, she vowed to protect her little sister no matter what.

Why is it "Hero" that "Savior" that? Why is it always the same happy ending? "Happy" "Good" "Perfect" endings? You know what? SCREW IT. I will give you all the worst possible ending possible? Why? Because I'm an asshole!

(BOYS' LOVE) When Tai Yang, a young, handsome yet introverted scientist gets hauled into one of the alternate Universes (by a dog-eared man claiming that staying on Earth would kill him), four things become especially clear. One: his black belt in karate is useless against the strange, magical, anime-looking spells of the alternate world. Two: he needs to stop getting lured into human birdcages even if there is 4-ply toilet paper in them. Three, Prince Li Jun is an asshole on Earth and in the alternate universe too! Desperately trying to return to his world, Tai Yang manages to escape several times. The problem? He keeps bringing the annoying Prince back to Earth with him where another Li Jun already exists! And after a while, it seems Prince Li Jun has gotten too fond of having him as a personal bird-cage advisor to let him escape to Earth easily, making Tai Yang's life even harder. But his behavior starts to change; why? Is Li Jun really only keeping him around for relationship advice? Or does the late-night sight-seeing, and attempts to make him immortal mean something? What do the close proximities, hand-holding, and stares mean? The fourth thing that becomes clear to Tai Yang is that he has to disappear before he actually falls for that narcissistic Prince who seems to have no intention of catching him. ...Or does he? Join Tai Yang to find out!

"Be my Empress Selena..." His emerald eyes looked at her with a pleading look. She started to soften after seeing him plead so earnestly but she reminded herself that she didn't want this! She didn't want to be an Empress! Most importantly he lied and then disappeared! Now he has the audacity to come looking for her! "Get out." She pointed at the door and then at him. He grabbed her hand and pulled her towards himself. "You can't get rid of me. You know how stubborn I am." Ming Yue was an ordinary office worker when she went into a novel she used to read, a steamy romance between Clara, the innocent illegitimate daughter of a count and the cold Northern Duke. Was she the heroine? No. Was she a side character? No. She was the damned villainess everyone hated! Being a former doormat she decided to embrace the villainhood in this life and live life on her terms. A leisurely life was what she wanted, maybe face-slapping her ex-fiance, the Northern Duke every now and then... But that all changed when she met him... Alex. She hired him to be her partner, but he intended to make that contract last a lifetime. She had no room to say no because he was the Crown Prince! Soon to be the Emperor!

What happens when the writer becomes the character? ***** Mia was only meant to write the story, not live it. When a strange twist of fate traps her in the body of Selena, the rejected mate of Alpha Kade, Mia quickly realizes she's stuck in the world she created—a world where betrayal, danger, and death is waiting at every corner. The storyline for Selena as according to Mia was to: poison Arianna, Kade’s new fiancée, and seize control, becoming the Luna. But Mia refuses to play the villain especially when she wrote that in two weeks the villain dies. What happens when the author becomes the character she planned to torture in her story?

*Ego or Love* Synopsis Two dangerous worlds collide Gabriella Wilson in the day and Queen Red at night ... The daughter who knows nothing in the day and the Queen of one of the greatest and most dangerous Mafia gang at night ,which should have been the greatest and most dangerous if not for that asshole called Scar ... opps I forgot to add the fact that I'm the biggest ,most secretive business tycoon taking over every part of the world but there are two particular dickheads on my part.... one is King Scar in the mafia world , The king of the most dangerous Mafia gang in the world , just higher than mine with few points and my new plan is to make that change by hook or by crook and the other is Kyle Richmond in the business world .. he is really a huge business tycoon but not huge enough to bring my world down ... cus we have slightly the same strength in the business world with me leading and that would also change very soon Cus I have to be the queen of the whole world both the Mafia world and the Business world Cus that was the main reason I got into all of this dangerous shit in the first place.... For now that's not even my biggest problem,My biggest one is my parents trying to arrange a wedding for me with someone I don't even know his name and I don't really care ,I need to find a way to stop this whole shit : : Kyle Richmond, A billionaire,A mafia king ,a dangerous man, feared by everyone even the whole government is at his feet ... When he speaks , everyone listens no matter what ...everyone except two people ... Gabriella Wilson and the leader of X mafia gang ... What would happen when Kyle Richmond and Gabriella Wilson meets ,falls Inlove but king scar and Queen Red has to go against each other ...... A fight between love and Ego ,who is winning? ... Ego or Love ? Queen Red and King Scar or should we say Gabriella and Richmond??? Read on to find out

Selena was born in a military nation where attack magic is highly valued. As a mage who specializes in non-attack magic, she just wants to live a quiet life and study in peace. But after meeting the man with the Emperor's Eyes, she gets caught up in the dark politics of the world. With her entire life in a violent mess now, Can Selena still manage to overcome all obstacles, live her dream, and even find true love?

Book - 1 of Young Bride Series Twists Of Fate : His Unexpected Bride " Not everyone gets the same version of me. One person might tell you I'm an amazing beautiful soul. Another person will say I'm a cold-hearted asshole Believe them both, I act Accordingly. " " I wanna be the girl who makes your bad days better. The one that makes you say, "my life has changed since I met her."" What will happen if one is forced to get married despite having feelings for his ex-girlfriend, while the other wishes to feel the love of family? Will they give the marriage a chance and lead a happy life. Insta :ocyev.nic Started : 20/01/2025

{Disclaimer: The women in this book are highly dysfunctional and violent. If you are not a fan of Tsudere's and Yandere's, this might not be your cup of tea, and the MC is an asshole.} Bane Takashi is a criminal with a knack for getting into trouble—big trouble. After one too many bad choices and a whole lot of theft, he’s got half the world gunning for him. Just when things seem bleak, a mysterious transparent blue woman shows up claiming she's an AI from the future, sent to stop the world from going down the drain. Her solution? Bane has to let his current body die so he can jump into a game world, ten years before it even launches. When Bane wakes up in the game, he’s in the body of a 5-year-old, but with all his memories still intact. He's stuck on an island with the Village of Heroes at its heart. It's here that Bane starts mastering every type of magic, mysticism, and even some wild stuff like witchcraft and cultivation, all to gear up for the craziness that is Dominion Online. Things get even more chaotic when Bane meets a fiery woman who seems to have it out for him. But before he can even figure out what’s happening, she’s already planning their wedding! So now, Bane—an immortal human—and his equally immortal and chaotic elf wife are on a wild ride to save the world(s) from these big bads known as the Supreme Ones. His life might not be so bad if she was the only one, but his overwhelming personality ends up pulling a few more dysfunctional women into the mess. It’s a crazy, toxic, and chaotic adventure, and just because Bane’s being called a hero now doesn’t mean he’s leaving his criminal past behind. Discord: https://discord.gg/7ZDTTCq99Z

Selena Sinclair has a rare gift an unshakable photographic memory that captures every moment of her past in perfect detail. But this gift feels more like a curse, as it forces her to relive painful memories of a broken childhood and failed relationships. Haunted by the past and unable to trust love, she struggles to move forward. Selena also has the ability to see the future. In her life journey filled with pain, Selena meets her twin flame. How will Selena's journey with her twin flame unfold? follow for more..

In a kingdom rife with secrets, power struggles, and ancient rivalries, Jackim, a young man with an unknown birthright, embarks on a perilous journey to claim his place on the throne. Raised in obscurity, Jackim's life is upended when he learns that he is the heir to a powerful and dangerous legacy. His quiet world shatters as betrayal, dark forces, and hidden enemies come to light. At the center of his turmoil is a mysterious woman, Lady Selena, who believes the throne is rightfully hers, and Jeff, Jackim's childhood friend, who has betrayed him for power and aligned himself with sinister forces. Together, they are part of the Black Hand, a secretive faction pulling the strings behind the throne and seeking to control the fate of the kingdom. As Jackim grapples with his newfound responsibility, he faces challenges that test his loyalty, strength, and beliefs. He must navigate treachery from those he once trusted, including Tielen, a fierce protector whose loyalty is challenged by secrets from the past. Throughout this battle for the throne, Jackim discovers that power comes with a heavy price, and the kingdom's future rests in his hands. The tale is one of destiny, romance, magic, deception, and the struggle for survival. As the web of intrigue deepens, Jackim is forced to confront his own fears and choices, with the shadow of the Black Hand growing ever closer. With enemies lurking in the shadows, Jackim must choose between taking his rightful place on the throne or watching his kingdom crumble to dust.

This is the story of a degenerate asshole who enjoys NTR hentai gets transported to another world as a demonic entity. He has been tasked with bringing the destruction of the world. He, on the other hand, would like to play more backhand and make the world destroy itself. ‘Like a true devil.’

Cursed and exiled, Alvin Slaughter has walked the earth for centuries as a hybrid—half-vampire, half-werewolf-haunted by shadows of a love he can no longer remember. Once human, his transformation into an immortal predator was meant to save his life, but it became a punishment when a powerful witch cursed him for crimes he didn’t commit. The curse wiped away all memories of his beloved Rashida, leaving just a gap in his heart and an unquenchable yearning for redemption. Fast forward to 2020, Alvin is now a reclusive, yet ruthless billionaire feared by his employees. But his frigid existence begins to crumble the moment Selena Grey walks into his office. Selena is a young woman overwhelmed by the weight of her mother’s illness and her family’s hardships. Her dreams are filled with visions of a strange man and a love that seems enticing and devastating. Unknown to her, she is the reincarnation of Rashida and the key to Alvin’s salvation. As Selena becomes Alvin’s assistant, their worlds cross in ways neither of them can fathom. Alvin is mysteriously pulled to her, even as he stays charmed by a masked singer at a local bar whose eerie voice stirs memories he cannot fathom. Selena, on the other hand, is captivated by her enigmatic and turbulent boss, despite his nasty exterior, feeling an unshakable connection to him. But when a full moon activates Selena’s dormant werewolf curse, long-buried secrets begin to surface. Alvin realizes that the woman that he has been crushing on at a local bar is not merely his assistant but also a powerful witch and a werewolf. As Selena grapples with her newfound identity and skills, she learns of the ancient relationship she shares with Alvin—and the heartbreaking betrayal that tore them apart centuries ago.

In a world where ancient bloodlines and powerful magic collide, the future of two realms hangs in the balance. Lucian, the eldest son of the Vampire King, is haunted by visions of a mysterious woman—Selena, the daughter of the High Witch, whose fiery magic could either be their salvation or destruction. Bound by a prophecy neither can escape, Lucian and Selena must navigate a world of deadly secrets, rival clans, and dark forces threatening to tear them apart. As war looms between vampires and witches, their forbidden bond may be the key to saving their people—or the spark that ignites chaos. Fate of Blood and Magic is a tale of love, destiny, and the price of power. Will they embrace their fates, or fight to rewrite them?

Celine thought she had found her forever in the arms of the Alpha of the Feral Pack, a love that promised her the world. But when her beloved husband cast her aside for his true mate, her dreams turned to ashes. Burned at the stake by those she trusted, she vowed in her final moments to never love or trust again. But fate had other plans. Awakening in the body of Selena, the forsaken Empress—once the empire's greatest beauty, now marred by a brutal scar—Celine seizes a second chance at life. But this life isn't easier than her first; haunted by the tragic fate of the original owner, who succumbed to despair due to her husband, Emperor of Solara, favoring his concubine. Nonetheless, Celine is determined to rise from the ashes. With vengeance burning in her heart, she sets her sights on those who wronged her. A tooth and an eye for an eye. But just as she begins to reclaim her freedom, the arrival of her destined mate—the enigmatic Emperor of Lunaris—complicates everything. Caught between two powerful emperors, she faces an impossible choice: remain loyal to her husband who vowed to slay anyone who dares possess her or embrace her destined mate who would wage war and spill blood if he can't have her. With the fate of two kingdoms hanging in the balance, she must forge her own legacy—one that will either elevate her to unimaginable heights or plunge her into darkness.

"I know where your little sister is. She's still alive." "What are you trying to get from me, to admit something unbelievable? Selena is dead! I witnessed her death with my own eyes!" ... Hoping to believe the man's words, even though they sounded like nonsense, something that tugged on his vulnerability, Sorn agreed to join the nameless independent survival group led by a strange man. Ralf, a mysterious man immune to the zombie virus, someone with unique abilities that sometimes made Sorn think he was not human. The more he interacted with the man, the more confusing things became for Sorn. He was reluctant to admit that being friends with him wasn't entirely unpleasant. Eventually, when Ralf revealed his past, Sorn became more convinced that meeting his sister was a goal worth pursuing. Even so, he couldn't truly believe that his sister was still alive, as Ralf claimed. The memory of watching her get eaten by a horde of zombies was still fresh in his mind. "I promise I'll bring your sister back. Before your birthday comes, you'll see her right in front of you. Will you trust me?" Sorn's chest felt warm and oddly fluttery, he simply nodded, trusting the man in silence—though it was very difficult to say so verbally.

The twelve year old prince was just coronated as the king after his father's death.A rebellion took place and all the members of the royal family was killed but it was rumored that the king escaped. Teri,the 7 year old of the son of the great general was rumored of being a half ghost and interacts with ghost.He was called the weaver.He was the second weaver after centuries in his family bloodline.He was born dead and was buried in a box but his mother heard the baby cries from underneath the ground and dug the box out.with shock,the baby was still alive with red threads on his fingers.The rest that was with her ran away but she kept the child and the red threads choose him. Teri's father,the great general refused to serve the new king.He showed Teri a box which contained three objects that will find their owners just as the red threads found him.He gave it to his second daughter,Darlene who was 11 years old and told his wife to escape with the children to a faraway place.The great general was then killed after his family escaped.The constables looked for his family but couldn't find them. His wife found about his death days later.As a woman with no source of income and three children,she remarried. The happy days were little as Teri's step father hated that Teri could interacts with ghost so he gave him a poisoned pastry which made him blind.But still ,he hated him and wanted to kill him but his mother intervened and was killed. He heard his mother scream and his first sister's ghost,Selena,told him what have happened.With fury,Teri killed his stepfather and destroyed his mansion.He ran away with his sisters, Selena's ghost,Darlene and elley,his little sister who was 5 years old Years has passed,17 year old Teri still has the items in the box.The sword,for the king of the former dynasty,the red whip and the flexible spear. would he be able to find the owners of the items?

Betrayed by the family she thought she could trust, Selena Lawrence awakens from a coma to a chilling revelation: her stepfather, Victor, and stepsister, Clara, orchestrated her downfall to secure a desperate merger with their rival, Anderson Industries. Reduced to a pawn in an unwritten game of betrayal, Selena is shipped off to Europe for her safety, left to grapple with the scars of betrayal and the loss of everything she once knew. Emma learns the truth about the family that raised her and the father she never knew. But Selena isn’t the type to run. When she returns to America, she’s ready to take back her life, expose the lies, and destroy anyone who stands in her way. Her plans turn unexpectedly when she crosses paths with Richard Anderson, the heir to the merged empire and the man she once loved. But Richard is no longer hers; he’s now Clara’s husband, and he was also entangled in the very web of lies that tore Selena’s world apart. Despite the bitterness of betrayal, their undeniable connection reignites, forcing Selena to question everything she thought she wanted. She was a pawn in a game she never agreed to play, but now Selena is determined to rewrite the rules; even if it means playing the same dangerous game against her family. As her desire for vengeance clashes with her love for Richard, she faces an impossible choice: to pursue revenge and risk losing herself or to seek redemption through a love that could shatter her all over again. Will she conquer the game or be consumed by it?

Raphaela Gomez thought her biggest challenge was surviving high school. Now, transformed into a soul-devouring Jorogumo, she's thrust into a hidden world teeming with gods and monsters, where fitting in is the least of her worries.

Selena live a life that everyone could wish for, but despite of this she's been neglected by her own family. She is the daughter of her father to another woman, but despite of this she's been doing well to be loved by her family. But one day her life been shattered into pisces, a mysterious man abducted her and make her his slave, and this later revealed that this man is one of her fathers victim with his greediness and she being the only daughter of her father is the one who will suffer for his revenge.

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From "can I borrow a kiss for bet" to "It was nice sleeping with you" Ethan and Esmeralda entered the most inconvenient marriage of the century. _______ A commitment-phobic and emotionally unavailable Billionaire. That is the reputation that precedes Ethan Westbury. The words cold and distant don't even begin to describe him. An unwarned kiss made him cross his path with Esmeralda Fox, the eccentric actress. She is sure that the billionaire who has more money than emotions is the devil in disguise. Now, the story gets spicy here. Ethan's grandfather's will inheritance clause had posed a great threat to everything he had achieved so far in his life. Get married before his thirty-fourth birthday or lose everything to his Asshole cousin who would stop at nothing to defeat him. Marrying the emerald-eyed curvy beauty is the only option he had. The problem? He is unable to keep up his distant and cold appeal before the devilish beauty. She is everything he hadn't expected. She is like a typhoon, breaking all of his fences and walls and creeping into his heart like a clawing vine. Suddenly, it's impossible for him to keep up with this marriage of convenience when his contractual wife is nothing but an inconvenience with a capital I.

Heaven, hell, and the world themselves have forgotten a prominent figure that once stood at the pinnacle. Alas, the said figure himself forgot who he was. Lyon is a young man who lived a leisurely life on earth. Not much was said except that he enjoyed such a life. However, one fateful night sent him to the world where killing is not a sin, alchemy is a thing, and magic cultivation is not imaginary. Immediately after being sent to this world. He is met with a beautiful woman who rumbled the earth and cracked the very firmament under the mortals' eyes. Selena is her name. She claimed to be his wife, the first one of three. However, their meetings didn't last long due to circumstances that he has yet understood. With one wedding ring on his finger that contained half of his past power, he sets forth to find Cecile, the woman whom Selena said is a queen in Blue Continent, the other wife that he adored then. But, he lacked focus at times, and combined with his whimsical nature, he often finds himself, in unusual situations. His smirk and lazy demeanor brought nothing but trouble for himself and the others around him. His relentless nature of stealing, his rebellious adolescence year, and the capability to smile by the teeth of a gnawing dragon brought his charm to a height that fairies once forget. Though his perverted nature often gets them to scurry away almost immediately, those that stayed long enough to know him better, know the redeeming qualities of Lyon Torga as a whole. Regardless! His arrival in this world has rotated an old cog of fate that those old monsters and old kings in the ages of the ancients, would have never guessed to be working again.

Story Synopsis: (Suck at making a summary but here it is) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arial Bozzeli was an Astro-Biologist. Usually, an Astro-Biologist would go on a space expedition researching planets, plants, and lifeforms facing the dangers of the environments; however, staying in the comfort of her own planet and examining extinct alien species was the peaceful life she wanted while indulging in her curiosity about alien life. All the while she wished for this upon a shooting star, she didn't expect the star to come barreling towards her with a life-form that would cause her mayhem. Space pirates, mercenaries, evil organizations, and rich assholes came one after the other, looking to dissect what was inside of her. From then on, all kinds of danger she didn't want were drawn towards her. --------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi, I’m Liam Remmick, and this is the story of how I killed my father, Steve Nazar—a total douche bag. If you’re gonna listen, I better start from the beginning. Don’t worry about spoilers; I don’t care if I ruin a thing or two. My mom, Shayla Remmick, left me at a young age, and I’ve been fending for myself ever since. She died when I was ten, so yeah, you can guess the rest. Unlike other kids with amazing dads, mine’s an absolute asshole. He fucked my mom, rejected her when she got pregnant, and then tried to eliminate us. Nice guy, right? Mom died protecting me from his assassins. Father of the year. After her death, I bounced between foster homes until they got tired of me. Now, I live in a cave with bats instead of cockroaches—it’s a win, right? I’ve learned to handle them. When I’m not eating bat meat, I hunt for mushrooms, snails, and wild boars—though I’ve only caught broken bones so far. Don’t judge me; I’m an eleven-year-old living alone. ……………………………..✍️ A blond-haired man in his fifties stands combat-ready, wielding a sword against a grey-haired man. The grey-haired man, Seth, has a one-bladed scythe floating beside him. “Each time we do this, you’re always the one on the ground. Don’t you think you should give up?” Seth asks, smirking. “This time will be different. I’ll wipe that smirk off your face, Seth,” Steve replies. Their blades clash, sparks flying as they exchange blows. “You’re still as reckless as ever, Steve,” Seth says, dodging a wild swing. “And you’re still as arrogant,” Steve retorts, landing a kick that Seth barely blocks. The two combatants dance across the battlefield, their movements lightning-fast. Seth summons a swirling vortex of shadows, attempting to ensnare Steve. But Steve counters with his “Ten Thousand Swords” technique, unleashing a barrage of sword strikes that shred the shadows. Seth leaps back, avoiding the attacks by mere inches. “You’ve improved.” Steve sneers. “Not enough to take you down?” Seth smiles grimly. “We’ll see.” With a swift gesture, Seth unleashes a wave of dark energy. Steve counters with his sword, channeling a burst of light energy. The two forces collide, unleashing a shockwave that shakes the ground. Their battle rages on, neither warrior yielding. …………………………….. ✍️ Welcome back. This story isn’t about them; it’s about me. You’ll meet them soon enough. So, do I have your attention? Good! Isn’t this a story you want to see to the end? Let’s begin. Oh, and this story’s called Shadow.

Selena Yingyue Zhao, daughter of the late Zhao Bohai, does not want any part of what she thinks her father has planned for her. All her life she had fought for her own legacy, biding her time and following the rules in the hopes that one day she might leave her godforsaken surname behind in favour of the freedom she had been denied. However, Yingyue quickly learns that taking the reins of a predetermined fate and steering it off course is not as easy as she first thought it to be. With time running out; secrets being unearthed left, right and centre, and every step a possible landmine waiting to blow up what Zhao Yingyue thought would be the beginning of her new life quickly becomes the beginning of a horrific nightmare. While she wrestles with her new dizzying normal and the huge expectations that had been placed on her shoulders, her previous life, and everything she knew in it, is falling apart right under her feet. It is, of course, no help at all that a certain charming business rival may perhaps be just the one to help her make her mark in the business world and stand on her own two feet. But, with such smooth-talking tendencies, how could that possibly end well in any essence of the word?