I Contracted Myself

WARNING: DARK AND MATURE CONTENT. Readers discretion advised. Serena Alaric wanted nothing more than a quiet life, far from the shadows of her family’s dark past. But when masked enforcers storm her home and drag her into the clutches of the Council of Vitae, she learns her blood is the key to a deadly legacy she never asked for. Lucian Draven is the cold and ruthless leader of a powerful mafia syndicate, cursed to endure unimaginable pain. The Council claims Serena is his only salvation. Yet beneath the Council’s polished facade lies a web of lies, experiments, and betrayal that runs far deeper than either of them imagined. Forced into an uneasy alliance and given a time limit to produce an heir, Serena and Lucian must navigate a treacherous world of power and manipulation, where trust is a rare commodity. As they uncover the truth about the Council’s sinister plans, their hatred begins to give way to something unexpected—a bond forged in fire and blood. But with enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Serena and Lucian must decide: will they fight their fates, or embrace the dangerous connection that could either save them, or destroy them both?

"Shying away from your wifely duties, little wife?" He questioned in a husky voice, lowering his face to hers. Ariel quickly turned her head away, "No, Mr. Chaz, you're misunderstanding me again," She voiced quietly. Aiden scoffed, not believing her. He looked down at his chest and found her slim hand still placed against it. "You're quite corny, Ariel. Saying you don't want me, yet you're hands are all over me," Aiden whispered in her ear. *** After overhearing her father and stepmother planning how they were going to marry her off in place of her Stepsister to the unsuccessful son of their debtor. That night, Ariel plans her run away, but that same night, Ariel mysteriously gets kidnapped. Waking up to discover she'd been kidnapped by the same people she was trying to run away from made her life seem like it had hit rock bottom. Now, she was going to be forced into a marriage with a man she didn't know and didn't love. But, would everything remain the same for her when she discovers that her new husband was the richest Billionaire in the country? Chaz Aiden was a successful billionaire with billions of businesses all over the world and zero interest in women, especially after his mother had divorced his father for a richer man. When his grandmother asked him to do him a favor by marrying the Hudson family's daughter, he knew it was for the sake of greed. He swore to make his new wife's life a living hell, making sure he reminded her that she would always be an object he purchased, contracted and never to be loved.

After Xia Feng transmigrated, his heart was mysteriously removed. In its place, a defective demon heart capable of sustaining life only for eighteen years was implanted. This is a magical heart that can sync with the power level of its target. To stay alive, he bound himself to the ultimate villain of the future, a Destructive Witch who was destined to destroy the world. The stronger the Destructive Witch becomes, the stronger he becomes! Thus, Xia Feng realized, it's not my fault for stirring up trouble: "Miss Witch, I admit you're strong, but not strong enough!"

"You wouldn't force me, would you? I thought you hated me," I plead. "I do," Matthew hisses, his eyes flashing dangerously as he rips open my dress. Sarah Wilson's dreams of a perfect marriage shatter as Matthew's hatred for her is revealed on their wedding night. She had always loved him in secret, but now she realizes the ultimate truth - he despises her. Will Matthew ever see past his bitterness and realize they are meant to be together? Or will he make Sarah suffer until death finally separates them?

Su Nan accidentally came into contact with a game called "Demon World" and obtained a unique talent. Just as he thought he would showcase his skills in the game, he discovered various signs indicating that the game he played was not simple. Rampaging players, immortal demons, possessed monsters... All sorts of incredible things happened one after another, and the real world gradually became bizarre. Sensing the danger around him, Su Nan decisively chose to secretly develop himself. When the game merged with reality, he looked back and realized that he had long become the biggest demon in the eyes of the players.

Ryukard Blackfyre, hero of the world, has done it! After 300 years of battle, he finally defeats the Demon King Zephiroth. Ready to ascend to heaven, he marches up the Stairs of Light with confidence— Until a tiny 7-year-old-looking goddess stops him and says, “Oi, you’re not worthy of heaven.” Excuse me, what? Turns out, Ryukard’s soul is in a weird spot. He’s not evil enough for hell, not good enough for heaven, and apparently, being a hero doesn’t count for much in the grand scheme of things. His punishment? Forced reincarnation. Even worse? He doesn’t get to choose a new life, a new world, or new powers. Astraia, the menace of a goddess, just dumps him right back into the mortal world—AS HIMSELF. Now, he’s a baby again, with all his past memories, and Zephiroth is having a blast in hell with his demon wives. Truly, this is suffering. But this time, Ryukard has only one goal—end this life as fast as possible, escape the cycle, and finally rest in peace in heaven. No more battles, no more hero stuff. Just eternal, well-deserved sleep. Too bad fate (and his overly affectionate parents) have other plans. "I, Akito Kurogane, am the original author of this novel. This story is now being submitted for publication on Royal Road."

Five years ago, Lena Carter walked away from Damian Blackwood, leaving behind a love that burned too intensely. Now, with her business on the brink of collapse, she’s forced to seek help from the one man she swore never to see again.

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT] "...I have to choose a King Consort right now?!" No sooner did the young woman from Earth awake in the body of Empress Isabelle of Nevremia than she was informed she'd have to choose a King Consort to keep her throne. While she was still trying to get used to her new body, new world, and new position, her advisors insisted she marry some stranger to retain her power. "But don't Empresses get to make the rules?" As Isabelle Von Nevremia. not only is she the revered empress of a powerful country, but she has access to a special status system, which allows her to read people's names, skills, moods, and even their kinks. As well as that, there's some kind of mysterious 'challenge' system that awards her 'skill points' for successfully completing challenges. ...But all the challenges are just seducing people. How tacky... "...If I'm going to be Empress, then I won't have a king! I'm going to have a harem!"

A noble girl slipped away from her father's endless nagging, hoping for a moment of quiet in the city’s back alleys. But just as she rounded a corner, a boy with pale white hair and a butler’s uniform leapt over her from the rooftops. Their eyes met for a split second — sharp and urgent — before he vanished, his hurried steps fading into the distance. She thought it was a strange, fleeting encounter. Until she returned home. There he was, standing in her family’s estate, introduced as their new butler. Uneasy silence quickly settled between them. But as days passed, circumstances shifted. One event after another forced them to flee, setting them on an unexpected adventure.

Celestina Fayre Davis never wanted to get married but she had no say. Zavid Costa hated been controlled and marriage was one. Is this marriage gonna be a disaster? Will it work? If it doesn’t then will all just become a silly mistake? Love is what they both wanted but will that be able to erase all the pain? Will they end up together? Or will it go done the drain? Mom can I not get married?" I asked softly. "PAAAAAAAH" My face turned to the other side. The makeup artist all lowered their heads. "Say that again" She stared menacingly at me as though I was her enemy. Tears threatened to fall but I wouldn't let it. Read to find out

Lola knew her perfect marriage wasn’t perfect anymore after her husband of three years suggested they start having threesomes. She only consented to it in order to please him, but she soon regretted it when she slowly began to get forgotten and sidelined in her own marriage. After he refused to stop the theeesome per her request, she threatened to file for divorce, but he reminded her it would be pointless since everything was in his name- including her company. His true colors were revealed and Sia realized she had been a fool this whole time. She tried taking charge her life once again by stealing her husband’s documents and fleeing, but after her crazy husband went for her sister, she’s forced to return back. After everything, the documents along with her sister were taken away by her husband, and after frantically running after them, she got hit by a car. That ended up being Dexter Gray, a biker leader and someone she didn’t realize she shared a past with. After he suggested she get into a contract marriage with him since he needed a bride, and in turn, he’d help her get revenge on her husband and also help her get her sister and her company back, although Sia was skeptical, having no other choice and being very desperate, she ended up agreeing to the deal. And that sealed up her fate. ### “I’ll protect you from everyone and anyone that dares to hurt you. I’ll kill them and feed them to my dogs.” He swore, his breath ghosting over my parted lips while his eyes boring into mine. I shuddered, legs tightly wrapped around his hips. “I’m the only one who gets to hurt you– the good kind that makes you let out those sweet, delectable sounds which you always try to muffle.” He continued and my cheeks burned brightly.

Trapped in contract love and misunderstandings, Alexis's life spirals out of control. Homeless after her uncle seizes her house and burdened by her father’s illness, her despair deepens when she discovers she’s pregnant with Greyson Whitmore's baby, the billionaire who is already married to the powerful billionaire Clara Everett. Desperate and confused, Alexis decides to tell Greyson about her pregnancy, and her world shifts. Greyson offers her promises of responsibility, care, and even a serious relationship, giving her a glimmer of hope. But the relief is short-lived when she learns Clara is also pregnant—and Greyson is tied to a secret that could destroy everything. The child Clara carries isn’t his, but to protect his family’s reputation, he’s bound by a promise to maintain the lie. Shattered, Alexis runs away, directionless and broken, only to face a greater danger. Clara, determined to protect her own secrets, has a evil plan that could ruin Alexis’s life.

"The Lie I Tell Myself" is a hauntingly raw and intimate portrayal of loneliness and self-deception. Through Lie’s voice, it captures the fragile beauty of masking pain with fiction—of crafting fragile hope with trembling hands. It is a quiet, yet powerful reflection on the human need to feel, even when the feelings themselves hurt. The reason I wrote this story is because I wanted to give shape to the unspoken struggles many carry—the weight of sadness without reason, the isolation felt even in the presence of others. It is a piece that reflects the moments where we lie to ourselves, not out of malice, but out of the desperate need to keep going.

A fake marriage. A sarcastic disaster of a groom. A stubborn no nonsense bride. What could possibly go wrong

Ahn Jae-hyun, a powerful CEO, and Kang Ji-ah, his fearless bodyguard, are forced into a contract marriage—unbeknownst to their families, they are already in love. But their happiness is short-lived as secrets unravel, revealing Ji-ah’s hidden twin, a long-lost mother, and a shocking betrayal. Jae-hyun’s past holds its own mystery—was he truly the heir, or had he been living someone else’s life all along? As deception, fate, and powerful enemies threaten their love, Ji-ah and Jae-hyun must fight to reclaim their destiny. A story of love, secrets, and a bond that defies all odds—"Beyond the Contract: A Love Meant to Be."

Caught between the devil and the deep blue sea, what could possibly go wrong? Everything! This is the story of Ava Harley, a young student on a scholarship in one of the best higher institutions in the country. Off school hours, she worked part-time to take of herself and her little brother after the death of their parents. But an accidental encounter at her workplace marked the beginning of the spiraling events in her life which put her in the path of the heirs of two powerful rival families and their dramas. Live the tale, and tell the story.

When Elena Carter takes a job as a nanny for billionaire ,Damian Wolfe’s son, she isn’t just looking for work,she’s searching for the truth Her sister died in this house, and she’s determined to uncover the secrets buried within its walls. But Wolfe Manor is a dangerous place, and Damian is just as mysterious as the mansion he owns cold, untouchable, yet impossible to ignore. As tension simmers between them, the past refuses to stay hidden. Someone doesn’t want Elena digging.And if she isn’t careful, she might be the next to disappear.

"My fiance has a change of heart. Your fiance isn't in love with you. Why don't we get together and get married instead?" Natalia spoke without a hint of irony to the mysterious man—the embodiment of elegance as the man stood at the entrance to the cathedral under an umbrella on a rainless, cloudy day. After defying her family’s wishes to marry Vasili and agreeing to retreat from her budding modeling career, Natalia’s life turned upside down when her fiance abandoned her for another rising model from the same company on their wedding day. Amidst Natalia’s contempt, Alex Bruch came into the picture. Natalia thought her marriage with Alex, the man with blood-red lips and violet eyes, would be as mundane as asking each other what to have for breakfast... Above all else, she would have her revenge.

Now updating daily at reset! __ From an apocalyptic world, Xu Feng transmigrates into a parallel world with a third gender. The heavens took pity on the 19-year-old who died as he awakened his ability in his original world, so he started a new life as a ger. What is a ger? The third gender, a man who can impregnate women and be impregnated by men. There were even more surprises waiting for Xu Feng. He not only awakened a wood ability from his previous world, he was also met with a contract marriage he couldn’t refuse in the new world. “Carry my son’s child, and I’ll make sure you live comfortably for the rest of your life.” “Whether you can birth a son for me or not, I don’t care. Just don’t get in my way, and I’ll make sure you want for nothing.” Xu Feng looked at his “mother-in-law,” then back at his "playboy" of a “husband” before looking toward the fertile fields and vast mountains. A peaceful farming life as a landlord with a spoiled young master was better than living life in the apocalypse. But Xu Feng was transported to a world with cultivation, demon beasts, and hidden secrets, a simple farming life might be too much to ask for. — [Cultivation, Farming, Multiple partners/Throuple, BL, R-18, Child, HE]

Nathaniel Ashford is a name that commands power. As the billionaire CEO of Ashford Enterprise, he is feared in the boardroom and adored by the public. But behind his ruthless business acumen lies a man burdened by expectations, constantly watched by the world. One reckless decision changes everything. Disguised for a single night of anonymity, Nathaniel attends an elite party, seeking nothing more than a brief escape from his high-profile life. But fate has other plans when he crosses paths with a woman unlike any he’s ever met—beautiful, shy, and completely unaware of his true identity. A few drinks, a spontaneous connection… and an accidental marriage. When the truth comes out, she is thrown into a world she never asked for, while Nathaniel is forced to confront his own hidden motives. As their contract marriage takes shape, love and deception blur, rivalries rise, and temptation threatens to pull them apart. What happens when a deal born of convenience turns into something dangerously

When every corner of the world is hit with a disastrous gateway for otherwordly monsters. Maxwell finds out the reason for the system that had been established and the training he had put through. Feeling like taken advantage of, Maxwell refuses to follow the system when he grows more powerful than the system.

Cucu pedagang rongsokan menikahi putri Duke pengemis. Kontrak tersebut berlaku selama dua tahun dan dimaksudkan untuk menguntungkan kedua belah pihak. Bastian Klauwitz yang membutuhkan batu loncatan untuk karier dan balas dendamnya. Dan Odette von Dissen membutuhkan uang untuk memulai hidup baru.

The lover she adored, the memories she made together with him all disappeared in the blink of an eye. Will she ever move on from a eight years old relationship. Can she give another chance to love? Read on to find out what choices she will make on the path of discovering herself....

Skylar went from a wealthy life to being controlled by her aunt until she met Leonardo Santini, a hot multimillionaire and powerful mafia boss who changed her life instantly. To maintain his power and legacy in the underground world, he needed an heir. Preferring a contract over a traditional marriage, their agreement aimed to benefit both parties without hard feelings. After signing the marriage contract, Leonardo's power as a mafia boss grew, becoming a bigger threat to his enemies. However, someone in the shadows disagreed with his choices, putting Skylar in danger. As their lives intertwined in deception and desire, Skylar faced a dilemma between staying loyal to her husband and the looming danger that could tear them apart.

Elena Vasquez never imagined that saving her late mother’s boutique would come at the cost of her own freedom. But when Jason Sinclair—the ruthless billionaire responsible for her father’s downfall—offers her a contract marriage in exchange for financial security, she has no choice but to accept. To the world, they are the perfect power couple—graceful, untouchable, enviable. Behind closed doors, their marriage is a battlefield of icy glares, sharp words, and a tension neither of them can fully control. Jason needs her to seal a high-stakes merger, and Elena needs him to keep her mother’s legacy alive. But as much as she resents him, she can’t ignore the way his presence consumes the air around her. Jason Sinclair has always played to win. Business, power, control—he’s mastered them all. Marriage, however, was never part of the equation. Until now. Elena was supposed to be a means to an end, a pawn in his carefully orchestrated plan. But the fire in her eyes, the way she challenges him at every turn, makes him crave something far more dangerous than victory. As their worlds collide, desire turns into a slow-burning inferno neither of them saw coming. But secrets from the past threaten to shatter their fragile truce—Jason isn’t the only one with a hidden agenda, and Elena is about to uncover truths that could destroy them both. When business and emotions intertwine, the line between hate and something deeper blurs. Will Elena and Jason continue their war of wills, or will the contract that binds them become the very thing that sets them free?

In a world where love is a luxury she can’t afford, Evie Lane is fighting to keep her family afloat. A struggling artist working double shifts at a café, Evie’s life revolves around her ailing mother and her talented younger sister, Lily, whose dreams of attending a prestigious music school hang by a thread. When a chance encounter with Alexander Grant, the enigmatic and ruthless CEO of Grant Industries, turns her world upside down, Evie is offered a deal she can’t refuse: a secret marriage in exchange for financial security. But nothing is as simple as it seems. As Evie navigates the opulent yet suffocating world of the elite, she discovers that Alex is hiding more than just his wealth. Haunted by a tragic past and bound by a promise to her late father, Alex’s cold exterior begins to crack, revealing a man as broken as he is powerful. Caught between duty and desire, Evie must decide if their hidden marriage is a prison or a path to redemption. With secrets unraveling and enemies closing in, Hidden in Plain Sight is a gripping tale of love, sacrifice, and the lengths we go to protect the ones we love. Will Evie and Alex’s fragile bond survive the storm, or will the truth tear them apart?