The Secret By Lee Child

In a world ruled by ambition and cloaked in glass towers, power isn’t always defined by thrones or swords—it’s measured in boardrooms, mergers, and the weight of empires built on fragile egos. Hannah Beaumont and Phillips Grayson were titans in their own right—two brilliant minds, two relentless souls, each determined to outshine the other. They built kingdoms from numbers and strategy, bending the world’s will with nothing more than their signatures. But there was one thing they never planned for: Marianna. Born not out of love, but a moment where vulnerability cracked through ambition, Marianna was supposed to be an afterthought in their empires of control. Instead, she became their universe. Both parents doted on her as if she were the rarest treasure, even while their egos waged silent wars around her. But Marianna was never ordinary. Behind her curious eyes shimmered a light no human should possess. Whispers followed her steps—some called her gifted, others, touched by something divine. What no one knew—not even Hannah or Phillips—was that Marianna wasn’t just brilliant, kind, or unnervingly wise beyond her years. She was something far more powerful: an angel in disguise. This isn’t a story about wealth or corporate conquests. It’s about the extraordinary hidden within the ordinary. A child born of chaos and rivalry, destined to bring balance between worlds both seen and unseen. It’s about the battles she’ll fight—not with swords or strategy, but with compassion, light, and a power no human rivalry can understand. As you turn these pages, you’ll follow Marianna’s journey from boardrooms to celestial realms, where the choices she makes could either save or shatter everything her parents worked for—and everything humanity believes about the divine. Some stories begin with heroes. This one begins with a miracle. Are you ready to witness the rise of The Child of Light?

A child wasn't going to survive at birth but was so pure that the Hyperman himself gave him his powers as he needed a vessel that child name was "Ismael Dominguez Jr" a mix child his father is Hispanic his mom is black but having powers of those above a God come a threat forcing him to leave home to get stronger to defeat the threat and for that to happen he must get his full potential now traveling worlds

Caelus Aran was once the continent’s brightest star, a knight whose legend spread far and wide. But two years ago, he vanished without a trace. Now, he lives a quiet life in the small town of Willowstead, content to leave his past behind. However, when foreign knights arrive in search of the Star Child, Caelus is forced to take up arms once more. With the threat of war looming and old enemies stirring, his peaceful days are at an end. The world still calls for its hero—whether he wants to answer or not.

The story starts in the busy city of Hong Kong, where Ruth Lee is leading a life of privilege, replete with all the luxuries and protection provided by her powerful Mafia family. She suspects something is wrong, but the truth comes crashing down when, after a family argument, Ruth wakes up to a house full of dead servants and her family nowhere to be found. Scared and desperate at first, Ruth finds, behind a hidden safe left by her father, an address in Seoul, South Korea; a credit card; and papers so she could travel. She finally settled in South Korea out of necessity in search of her answers. On landing, it is Frank Xia, a very-feared Mafia lord previously associated with the mafia family. Frank, owing to old debts to her father, agrees to help Ruth find her family-but only if she proves capable of surviving the brutal world of the Mafia. As Ruth trains with Frank and his crew, she learns about her secret Mafia lineage and all the power dynamics that come with it. It is a tough, grueling training that pushes her to her limits, but slowly, Ruth morphs from pampered princess into Mafia heiress. The complication in their mission would be the budding attraction between Ruth and Frank, and as their feelings for each other deepen, so does their determination to find her family-and to unmask the formidable foes against them. On her way, Ruth faces betrayal, dark secrets, and surprising alliances. Now she's supposed to learn her way with a world she never understood, and the dark legacy of her family. Tension between her and Frank heightens while running life-threatening missions, and a passionate romance blooms in the midst of chaos. But the road to the future is filled with perils, as Ruth's uncle, a powerful Mafia baron with a deep-seated grudge against her family, seeks to destroy everything they've built.

Some agreements are meant to be broken… some destinies are hard to avoid. Ariella Brooks has faced many struggles. Orphaned early in life and forced to deal with a harsh world, she longs for a new beginning. When a prestigious surrogacy program offers her a chance to transform her life, she eagerly accepts—unaware that she is stepping into a world of lies, forbidden feelings, and hidden truths. The Armstrongs, a rich and mysterious couple, seem to have everything—except for the one thing they desire most: a child. Gabby Armstrong is charming yet chillingly controlled, while her husband, Wellington Armstrong, has an intensity that feels hauntingly familiar to Ariella. As a past love reappears and dark secrets come to light, Ariella becomes caught in a perilous game of power, desire, and betrayal. Gabby’s seemingly perfect life conceals a dangerous secret—one that could ruin her marriage and threaten Ariella’s future. Wellington finds himself torn between protecting the woman he loves and confronting a past he tried to leave behind. As emotions flare and hidden memories emerge, Ariella must fight not just for the child she carries but for her own life. In a world where love can be deadly and secrets can destroy, will Ariella find a way to escape? Or is she already trapped by fate in a future she cannot avoid? Filled with scandal, tension, suspense, and steamy romance, Bound by Fate: The Surrogate’s Secret is an addictive page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, craving answers and wanting more.

A brilliant, ruthless killer stalked the city, leaving a trail of terror in their wake. Detective Edevene Felix, undeterred, pursued the elusive predator through a labyrinth of clues and dead ends.

Love, loss, and a battle between heaven and hell collide in this epic fantasy romance! Imagine reuniting with your first love, only to discover he's returned as an angel. Anastasia's world explodes when Bastian reappears, thrusting her into a hidden war between angels and demons. But she's not just a bystander – Anastasia harbors secret powers that make her the demons' greatest threat. Prepare for heart-pounding action and supernatural intrigue! Follow Anastasia and Bastian as they fight for survival, train for battle, and uncover shocking secrets about her past. Their journey takes a devastating turn when Anastasia vanishes, leaving Bastian and her family reeling. The story doesn't end there! In Angel's Redemption: The Forbidden Child, Anastasia awakens in the hands of a mysterious figure with sinister plans. As she fights to escape, Bastian faces his own trials in heaven, threatening to shatter his angelic existence. With enemies closing in from all sides, Anastasia must make a choice that could change the fate of the supernatural world. But even if she wins, will she lose the one she loves most? Dive into the first two books of the thrilling Angel's Redemption trilogy: Angel's Redemption and Angel's Redemption: The Forbidden Child, and get ready for an emotional rollercoaster you won't soon forget! The final installment, Angel's Redemption: The Last Celestial War, is coming soon! Book 2 of 3: Angel's Redemption Angel's Redemption: The Forbidden Child Angel's Redemption: The Last Celestrial War

"I, who was once the King of the Seven Kingdoms, hailed as the strongest of all men, now find myself trapped in the body of a loser—and, to add insult to injury, a rapist. The fact that I can't just buff up this pathetic body with a bit of exercise and become strong again is another cruel twist of fate. Why, you ask? Because I can't use the very magic that people in this world rely on. Tsk, how on earth am I supposed to regain my former glory now? Guess I'll have to get creative with this 'loser' body of mine."

a cute nerdy bubbly highschool boy, happened to get teleported to an unknown world, because of his curious nature of exploring ancient antiques. In the the new world, full of mystical creatures, awaits a lot of adventures. will he be able to come back..??

Eden a boy cursed by a GOD has to deal with burden of being the one to end the world, Eden aims to find a solution for the curse bestowed upon him, Eden aims to protect the people he loves. All while trying to enjoy the journey and not lose himself in the process.

Gregory Evans is called to investigate a terrorist attack and discovers that a radical Islamic group has been recruiting young people to carry out attacks in various locations in New York and there is only one person who can help him in the investigation, an enemy from the past. In a journey marked by deaths and secrets hidden in political relations, Gregory Evans finds clues that will bring him face to face with a shocking revelation and the astonishing truth that we have ignored for so long. Racing against time, Gregory Evans and the Italian mafia enter into a frantic hunt for religious and political assassins, and unravel enigmas, following a trail that may lead to the secret lair where lies the only hope of saving New York City, before it collapses.

Lana Danley has always yearned for more than the mundane life of Rosecliff, a sleepy small town where nothing ever seems to change. As a high school senior, she dreams of graduating and escaping to the big city, leaving behind the monotony of her routine. But one fateful night changes everything. During her late-night shift as a part-time forest ranger, Lana stumbles upon an enormous, injured wolf deep in the woods. Driven by compassion, she brings the creature home to tend to its wounds, only to discover something shocking hours later—a naked River Attwood, her enigmatic and aloof classmate, glaring at her with eyes full of fury and secrets. What begins as a moment of compassion soon plunges Lana into a world she never imagined. The quiet town of Rosecliff hides dark secrets, where the forest whispers of ancient powers and creatures of the night reign supreme. As Lana becomes entangled in the dangerous, mysterious lives of the werewolves who rule the woods, she realizes that her life will never be the same. Will she rise above the challenges of this supernatural world, or will its secrets consume her?

In a world where angels, demons, and lycans coexist, Rademos, a powerful tribrid, is the key to unlocking Armageddon. Born of an abominable union between an angel and a demon, Rademos' existence sparks a catastrophic war between realms. With his heart torn between his human family and his supernatural heritage, Rademos must navigate love, betrayal, and destruction to prevent the end of the world. But as the battle rages on, Rademos discovers that his greatest challenge lies not in the war, but in the darkness within himself. Will he be able to control his demonic side, or will it consume him, ushering in the apocalypse?

Rosalie Ravenswood and Christopher Windham entered a marriage of convenience, bound by their families’ agreement and the absence of fated mates. But just one week after their wedding, Christopher asked for a divorce, and Rosalie left without protest. What neither of them knew was that she was already carrying his child. Shunned by her family and pack, Rosalie sought refuge inside the pack of rogues under her grandfather's care, determined to build a new life for herself and her unborn child far from the shadows of her past. Six years later, her quiet world is interrupted when Christopher appears on her doorstep, holding his late grandfather’s hidden will—one that inexplicably requires her involvement. Determined to shield her young son from the tangled intrigues of the pack's complicated politics, Rosalie hides his identity and agrees to help resolve the matter, hoping to sever her final ties to that world for good. But returning to the life she thought she had left behind proves more dangerous than she anticipated. With the growing tension within the Moonshadow pack, Rosalie realizes that keeping her son’s identity hidden may be far more difficult—and far riskier—than she ever imagined.

Waking up in a mysterious place with his memories jumbled up, Ash, who now goes by Ash Voidborn, finds himself in the possession of a system like status screen and mysterious new powers, he seeks to reunite with his new family. Expect a strong mc, not super overpowered at the start, but as the story goes on things will get more ridiculous Mc is not going to be a slave to the system

**Posted 2/14/25-To anyone reading this Dragon Child will return, have had health issues this last year that prevented me from writing like I wanted to. I'm now good to go and will be posting new chapters soon. Thank you for your patience. **Currently revising and expanding published chapters to prepare the story to continue in the way I want. Please check in for updates and feel free to read the updated and expanded early chapters. Thank you! Tate was a world-class Dragon Rider. The youngest person to ever hatch an egg. His entire life was tied to his beloved dragon and his achievements in battle. However, when the young genius loses his dragon his life changes drastically. Reduced to teaching young Dragon Riders, his opportunities for advancement are halted and his life feels meaningless without his best friend. After all, a Dragon Rider without a Dragon is nothing. However, everything begins to change when he becomes temporarily responsible for training a young girl and her newly hatched dragon. No one, least of all Tate could have ever expected how this mission would set his life on a new course towards greatness. Even though he cannot see it at the time, this new assignment would be the starting point for many changes in his life. He would soon reach a breaking point and with one fateful decision, he may find a new world opening up to him that he never dreamed of. The true world of dragons.

What happens if you get your wish to live in a world with magic and in the body of a much desired charachter?

'The Weapon', that was what the soldiers called him. A young boy who ran into battle and simply killed what he was told to. All the higher ups used him as a tool, so calling him a weapon was rather fitting. He was a child who's talent was monstrous, he lived in a world where people produced 'Aura.' And although his Aura pool was rather large it wasn't what made him so monstrous, he possessed a Unique Attribute. The Corruption Attribute, it could stop natural regeneration, make the body and the ground crumble to dust. It made things decay and was like a poison. On top of that, he had a level of intelligence that would surpass even graduates of famous universities. His martial skills were also powerful, he could copy martial arts with a glance. However, he had been brainwashed and drugged to the point where he couldn't disobey. One night he was sent to battle and never returned. The Weapon only had one belonging, a book, it was the book written by the first person that he had killed. And he had reincarnated as a villain... _______________________________________________ All the art, the covers and in the images used in this book belong to their respective owners, I do not claim to own these images. I also recommend getting to around chapter 25 ish before deciding what to do, that's when stuff goes hard, everything before is more backround, information and build up. Oh and I got an Editor, WorthyAdversary, he edits from chapter 43 onwards And the MC won't be 'himself' for the first few chs, he'll be more of a mix between Valier and himself. But as the story progressess he'll start becoming himself again. https://discord.gg/8PS3PYeY Join the disc, it's got other authors and my editor in it!

Zephyr Bishop, a 15-year-old living in a world of Manifesters, loses everything when his Parents are killed by mysterious assassins. Driven by vengeance, he is taken in by the legendary master, Kai, who teaches him the mystical techniques of the long lost legendry "Void essence art" . With his sights set on becoming the strongest Manifester, Zephyr embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his parents’ death and reclaim his destiny as the last heir of the Darkborn clan.(Abandoned)

In the fading village of Downtown, the Beaulieu estate looms as a somber relic of its oppressive history. Katherine Gomez, a determined young archivist who graduated with a first grade in law, arrives with plans to organize the estate’s records, believing it to be a straightforward task. One fateful day as she was searching the estate records in the community library, she discovered a hidden door to a secret study room which has been closed for years,she discovers letters from the 1800s penned by Celeste, an enslaved woman, revealing a shocking secret: she had a child with her captor, hidden to protect the family’s name. Katherine findings unravel the town’s long-held beliefs and bring her into contact with Lucien Beaulieu, the estate’s reclusive heir, weighed down by the guilt of his lineage. As they work together to uncover the truth, their differing perspectives create both conflict and undeniable chemistry. Meanwhile, someone desperate to protect the past resorts to sabotage and threats, endangering their lives and the village’s future. In a countryside overshadowed by the decaying Beaulieu estate, Katherine quest to give voice to history forces her to confront the estate’s eerie secrets and its lonely guardian, Lucien. Driven by guilt, Lucien isolates himself, tending to the estate while avoiding its buried truths. Katherine determination challenges his solitude, sparking tension that gradually gives way to a deep connection.

Jung-Ha Kiera, a young black Korean-American, deeply resents her Korean father who abandoned her for twenty years. One day, she gets news from her mother, that he is in a critical condition and requests her presence. She reluctantly travels to South Korea after much persuasion from her mother. When she got there, she met him in the hospital where he explained to her and all his family did to her mother and him. He begs for forgiveness and pleads with her to accept his will. He passes away after two days leaving her in a devastated and raged state. What will happen to Kiera? Would she abandon her father's will and all he said or will she take responsibility and take revenge on the Jung's family?

Emma Collins is a renowned matchmaker in the bustling city of New York, known for her uncanny ability to pair the most unlikely couples with perfect precision. Her career is thriving, and her reputation is impeccable. However, her own love life remains a mystery, hidden behind the walls of her professional success. Alex Turner, a new client who is as enigmatic as he is charming. With a past shrouded in secrets and a demeanor that keeps everyone at arm's length, Alex is a puzzle that even Emma finds challenging to solve. As she delves deeper into his life to find his perfect match, she discovers layers of complexity that intrigue and captivate her.As Emma and Alex navigate the world of matchmaking, they find themselves drawn to each other in unexpected ways. But with secrets lurking in the shadows and professional boundaries blurring, Emma must decide if she is willing to risk her heart for a chance at true love."The Matchmaker's Secret" is a captivating tale of love, mystery, and the unexpected connections that can change our lives forever.

The ocean holds many tales. Deep, dark and mysterious when angered yet soothing and relaxing when in peace what happens when a tragic incident brings two opposite souls together? is it fate? or just another nightmare A man who's life ended in the ocean and a girl who's life is the ocean will history repeat itself or will it let love win?