Edwin Van Twist

*Prologue* The Korean air enveloped Sarah James like a foreign shroud. An 18-year-old Nigerian, she had never imagined herself in this world. The strict norms and expectations threatened to suffocate her, but her love for K-dramas and K-pop sparked a curiosity that refused to be extinguished. Her heart, once full of hope, had been shattered by Yong Jo-sang's betrayal. The memories still lingered; he broke her heart even before she gave it to him. But fate, it seemed, had other plans. In the library, Sarah's eyes met Hyun Min's, and her world shifted. The brooding introvert's piercing gaze drew her in, and she found herself captivated by his quiet strength. Their awkward encounter belied the depth of his character; he was being a jerk, he had swooped the book she wanted and was even cold about it. Sarah soon discovered a hidden charm that left her breathless. Yet, Hyun Min's life was a complex web of obligations and expectations. His parents had bound him to Na Yeon, a girl chosen for him. They were to get married when they reached their second year of college. But Na Yeon's reputation was about to take a devastating hit. Chuchu's jealousy had unleashed a scandal that would change everything. As compromising photos of Na Yeon going to a hotel surfaced online, Na Yeon was devastated, couldn't bear the shame, and ended her life. But in the aftermath of Na Yeon's tragic demise, a sinister plot unfolded. The woman who is claimed to be Hyun Min's mother, driven by a deep-seated hatred of Sarah, would stop at nothing to keep them apart. But as the truth began to unravel, a shocking revelation turned everything upside down: the woman was not Hyun Min's real mother, And Sarah's own life was about to get even more complicated - her friend, Racy, was revealed to be a spy, tasked with keeping tabs on her and reporting back to Hyun Min's fake mother. racy was also interested in hyun min,and to get him..she had to do all that dirty work as hyun min fake mother had promised. But Hyun Min's heart already belonged to Sarah, and he was resolute in his defiance. With the web of deceit and lies tightening around them, would their love prevail, or would the weight of family obligations and the darkness of the past tear them apart? but then again who was hyun min's mother?

I fell asleep playing a twisted otome game… and woke up as its most hated villainess. Now I’m Davina Emerson — the imperial princess feared by all, executed in every ending, and cursed to die no matter which route I take. Worse? A cold-hearted system appeared, telling me this isn’t a dream. If I want to survive and return home, I must complete every mission it throws at me. Or die trying. And my first mission? Raise the favorability of the male leads — the very men Davina once enslaved, humiliated, or betrayed. A prince once chained in her bedroom — who now smiles while planning her execution. A knight stripped of honor, who treats me like a battlefield. A saint defiled by sin, who once prayed for my soul… and now craves my touch. An ex-fiancé turned rebel, who fights for justice — even if it means my head on a spike. A “loyal pet” bought from the black market — who might be a predator in disguise. They’re all obsessed. They’re all twisted. And they all want me dead… or worse. This world isn’t a game anymore. Every kiss hides a blade. Every favor hides a trap. To survive a twisted reverse harem, I’ll have to outplay the story itself.

Elias "Grim" Kingsley, a nine-year-old orphan with a hardened heart and sharp tongue, dies alone from pneumonia in an overcrowded orphanage. Known for his perpetual scowl and biting remarks, he's labeled a "problem child" by caretakers and "damaged goods" by potential adopters. Years of rejection have built thick armor around his young heart. In death, he encounters the God of Balance who offers him a second chance at life in a different world—this time as Grim Van Ambrose, son of a noble house. Balance explains that every soul deserves to know love and connection, something Elias was cruelly denied in his first life. Promised the family and belonging he never experienced, Grim begins his new life only to suffer an immediate tragedy: his mother dies moments after his birth. This cruel twist of fate reinforces his belief that loss is inevitable, leaving him with a distant father and the mysterious voice of a "Guidance Assistant" in his head. As Grim grows into his new identity, he struggles with his dual nature—the emotional scars of his past life bleeding into his present one. His difficult personality and sharp tongue remain, now paired with noble privilege and expectations. Despite his outward brashness, he carries the deep wounds of his first life and the fresh loss that welcomed him into his second. What begins as one orphan's second chance evolves into an epic journey through a world of ancient beasts, elemental magic, and deadly political intrigue. As Grim uncovers the truth about the Ambrose Clan's fall from grace and the conspiracy that framed them for treason, he faces increasingly dangerous adversaries—both human and monstrous. His quest for revenge against those who destroyed his family's legacy will challenge him to master forbidden techniques, forge unexpected alliances, and ultimately decide whether to rebuild the Ambrose Clan as it was, or transform it into something entirely new. In a realm where power determines survival and ancient secrets lurk beneath noble facades, Grim must learn that sometimes the greatest battles aren't fought with swords, but with the choices that define who we truly are.

Miss Vanderbilt is busy eating, sleeping, and teaching scumbags how to be a decent person! Mr. Russo is busy chasing Miss Vanderbilt, chasing Miss Vanderbilt, and chasing Miss Vanderbilt again! "Isn't CEO Russo said to be a gentleman of clear mind and restrained desire?" Mr. Russo squintingly leans back on the sofa, moving leisurely and elegantly, "Sweetie, call me Husband.” Mrs. Russo holds her forehead and looks at that face, suddenly remembering the thing that just happened— That look, clearly icy cold yet she can't be absent from it, it simply forces people into crime!

Ia dibuang tanpa nama. Tapi takdir mencatatnya dengan tinta bangsawan. Jatmiko tumbuh di gang sempit Kediri, di bawah atap bocor keluarga miskin. Tak ada yang tahu: bocah itu mewarisi darah keluarga ningrat Eropa—keturunan Van Laar, nama yang dahulu menggetarkan ruang istana dan diplomasi. Di balik tatapannya yang tenang, tersembunyi kecerdasan manipulatif, daya analisis setajam belati, dan jiwa yang tak pernah menunjuk—hanya menuntun. Setiap hinaan dibalas diam. Setiap konflik dikembalikan dengan seni menghancurkan tanpa teriak. Tapi ketika rahasia besar dunia atas mulai menampakkan diri—politik, bisnis, pengkhianatan, darah, dan takhta—Jatmiko tidak datang untuk meminta tempat. Ia datang untuk mengambilnya. Karena darah Laar tak mengenal tunduk. Ia hanya tahu: mengatur.

Throughout realms and realities, a world was formed in silence yet grew to become the greatest ever known. In a world forged not by divine hands, but by intelligence itself, knowledge is the blade, and the mind is the battlefield. For the first time in all existence, humanity rose. Not by faith, nor magic, but by thought alone. And in doing so, they stood equal to those aboves. Fearing they would be devoured by the hungering eyes beyond, a great watcher from outside decided to bend the sky into a barrier and create a Gate connecting the outside world to the one within. And finally, a guardian was created to protect humanity. With that, the world was sealed. Until the day they could protect themselves, the world must be protected. WARNING: This story contains graphic violence, psychological trauma, and a power system that probably will melt your brain. Read at your own risk.

Fate knows that timid people won't amuse her, so she serves them plain death as a conclusion. Being a philosophy student, the sixteen year old Anglo-Japanese Craig Ichinose had a humble yet principled personality. But his main goal was rather jejune : living a decent and respectful life. If there was something he hated the most, it would be standing out from the crowd. He hated to become the centre of attention. However one day, his biggest fear came true as a life-changing event uprooted him from his sweet life of normalcy. Returning home one night from his high school's farewell party, Craig finds himself stuck in an array of supernatural events. He is stabbed in the chest by a mysterious man and as he is about to die, he sees ferrocious, otherworldly creatures appear out of countless red portals. "Please God, give me refuge in Heaven." is what he ponders on the brink of his death, but then, a saviour descends down from the skies who whisks him away to a different world. In this new world, Craig finds out that a mysterious race called the "demons" have waged a war against possibly every life form in existence. He learns that the destruction of his world was not merely an apocalyptic event but a planned invasion by this race. This single event landed the first blow to the strong foundations of his morality. The night he bid farewell to his school became the night he bid farewell to his own world. He accquired the status of a refugee – a stain he will carry forever. In this new world, he tries to survive desperately as he tries to keep up with the moral codes, societal norms of the war-wrecked times. What is this growing cruelty inside? Is violence, hatred and horror justified in a cruel world? What will Kanito choose – the newfound cruelty or the long-cherished empathy? Will he stick to his beliefs or will he give them all an egregious re-definition? Those will answered with the continuous march of time, revealing the refugee's and eventually the world's true purpose.

Many people wish to be transported to another world, beautiful women, supernatural powers, adventures and the list continues. But what happens when you are born in a place where almost everyone see you as a tool, which turned out to be useless for their purposses. Falling into the depths of despair after losing what he cared for the most, the unmistakable sound of a notification changed his destiny and the one of all the planes of existence, but was it for the good... or not? "The host's current body is too shitty for the system, physical reformation in progress", "physical reformation complete, as a one time reward for surviving the host might ask the system for a wish". Follow Daimon on his journey through a world where the existences called "Gods" are only higher ranked mages. ------------------------------------ Achievement rewards: 300 power stones= 1 extra chapters (The reward chapters will be posted on the week, on a random day) ----------------------------------- If You like monsters folklore and cute girls then be my guest ----------------------------------- The cover is not mine, so all the credit for the right owner ----------------------------------- The story will have a lot of dark elements so if you don't have stomach for that then I suggest you to leave, oh also i'm quite a pervert myself so be prepared for that (NO NTR). ---------------------------------- Finally, enjoy the story and if you like it please do support me with your golden tickets, power stones and reviews they will help me a lot.

Freedom was all she wanted. Instead, she found him. Aveline thought she knew pain. She thought she knew what it meant to survive. But when she’s forced to leave behind everything she’s ever known, she finds herself in the hands of Dominic Cross a cold, powerful man who never pretends to be kind. He offers her safety, but it comes with rules. He offers her shelter, but it feels like a cage. As days blur into nights, secrets were unveiled and the walls between them start crumble, Aveline begins to question everything including herself. Because the most dangerous chains aren't made of iron. They're the ones you start to miss.

There is a girl I love, beyond measure, her name whispered in my every prayer. I sacrificed everything for her, and now I depart, my final act dedicated to her. In a realm beyond this life, if our souls should meet once more I pray earnestly for one thing—may the Divine decree that we never again walk the same path. Then why? “Excuse me? If you're done, can I use the tap?” Why did our path across again? If our fate was predetermined, why had I been granted this second chance? Why!? Why was I transported back to the past!?

Zark Van Polan, a paranormal investigator, gets tasked with a rescue mission to travel to Hell to save a baby with unknown powers. Beside him, he has several comrades, such as a Spirit, a demon witch, a guinea pig, a toddler demon, and a baby princess dragon. He does not realize that everyone has a part to play in this mission, parts that will have repercussions for everyone involved.

“He’s been dead for centuries. But when he looks at her… he remembers.” Iris is a young, bold explorer chasing myths—until one of them calls her by name. Beneath the ruins of Egypt she awakens something ancient. A man. A curse. And a love that defies time. Even before Iris was born, her fate was sealed. The dead know her. One in particular looks at her like he’s loved her… and hated her before. His voice is unfamiliar. His eyes are not.

Ethan was destined for everything—love, power, wealth, glory. Instead, he was handed nothing but pain, betrayal, and hatred. Stripped of the life that should have been his, he grows up lost, clinging to a fragile hope: to find a place he can finally call home. But behind his suffering lies a buried conspiracy—one that stole his future and cursed his life. As he inches closer to the truth, Ethan must confront the shadows that shaped him and twisted his destiny. Can he uncover the forces that condemned him without losing himself in the process? Or will the path to justice twist him into the very thing he once feared becoming: a ruthless force with nothing left to lose? PS: Please let me know your thoughts about this work and enjoy :) I will do my best to release 5 chapters/week

After the fall of his father's kingdom, the illegitimate prince "Van" flees into the forest with the Black Knight. Years later, after intense training, he returns on a quest to reclaim his glory— to build an empire forged from victory, betrayal, love, and blood.

A young girl Joanna Maurice loses both her parents to death and gets taken in by a rich , wealthy family the Xang . Her life is normal , she gets graduates well, gets a good job and lives well until Lee Xang the heir to the Xang riches comes into the story

> They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. For Hannah Lipitin, what almost killed her was her own leaked video. Now, armed with a seriously bad reputation and a burning desire for payback, Hannah's about to learn that the most dangerous friendships are the ones you never see coming. Enter Stephen: new to town, carrying her own secrets, and fixated on Hannah's spectacular fall from grace. Is Stephen a savior, a saboteur, or just someone who enjoys watching the world burn? Buckle up for a story of twisted loyalties, social warfare, and the electrifying question of who you can really trust when your life goes viral for all the wrong reasons. >

SIX YEARS AGO New York City The rain had a way of erasing things footprints, sins, promises. And that night, it washed everything away except the way she looked at him… like she'd already decided he didn't deserve to survive. Kian Donovan stood outside the crumbling steel doors of her father's company, the one he had helped build from the ground up, soaked to the bone, fingers clenched around the betrayal letter in his hand. His heart was pounding like war drums. Talia signed it. That was what gutted him more than the millions lost, more than the empire crumbling beneath his feet. It was her name, elegant and precise at the bottom of the document that burned like acid in his palm. He'd trusted her. Touched her. Loved her, and she sold him out. Not with bullets. Not with blood. But with a signature that stripped him of everything. The last thing he saw before the security guards threw him out was her face behind the glass expression unreadable, mouth slightly parted, but her eyes her eyes betrayed something crueler than hate. Regret? Guilt? No. Worse. Indifference. He disappeared after that. No press. No lawsuits. No mercy. Kian Donovan didn't die that night. But the man who loved her did.

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The unexpected marriage of a lecturer and student.How they leads their life and fall for each other.

This story is centred on an Academy that dwells at the centre of the cosmos. There exist multiple worlds that live unaware of the existence of one another. Throughout the ages, there had been no interaction amongst the worlds. However, a time was soon to come when the worlds will converge and form a space of spaces allowing the malignant forces imprisoned within the various worlds' Great Gates to break loose. Sensing danger to the worlds, the Academy's Director sends invitations to certain special people. Various fragments of their worlds are grafted together to form a Great Educational Complex where the students will study to unravel the secret behind the Academy's existence and hopefully equip themselves to confront the darknesses of their worlds.

[[MATURE AND DISTURBING CONTENT, R18+!!]] As Charlotte embarks on her seventeen journeys around the sun and into eighteen-candle starlight, almost like the young woman on the brink of her birthday, her golden hitherto spoons fall into the ground and shatter. In breaking the walls of the estate, which was very ostentatiously furnished by family members, she settles upon the edge of freedom and soon finds herself in an impending fatal alliance with the inscrutable and formidable Madame Dorothea, who has the power to promise her the one thing Charlotte craves most – liberation. The price for freedom is costly, indeed. Hidden in secrets and treachery, Charlotte is instructed to unravel the dark and tangled history of the Calestinia family within this world. Each increasing layer of its mysteries reveals still more about the truth of Charlotte's own identity and those forces pulling her toward a fate rife with uncertainty. Van Deloney: Webnovel Version [Read the story to find out what happened.] Content/Trigger Warning: This story contains violence, heinous crime, swear words, and other disturbing scenes. Please be guided that the author had already warned you. Advertisement: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, laws and incidents either are products of the author's imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events or locales or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental. ALSO AVAILABLE ON: Wattpad [[AWARDED AS THE AMBY AWARDS]] Wattpad Username: Signora Dmitrei

Dante Russo is a lethal vigilante hiding behind a charming smile and a fake therapy arrangement. Adeline Fitz is the brilliant psychologist who unknowingly opens the door to his darkest desires. What starts as an assignment spirals into an obsession neither of them can control. She's the light in his chaos — and the only thing keeping his darkness from swallowing him whole. But when secrets start bleeding into passion, one thing becomes clear: She was never just his therapist. She was always his weakness.

Destiny Ganzon is the epitome of a perfect heiress. She is beautiful, intelligent, and doted by her father, Alejandro, the Real Estate Magnate of the country, until one day, her mother died, and everything changed when his father remarried. Excerpt: A loud smack! "How dare you ruin my reputation, Destiny?" Alejandro asked after he slapped his daughter. That was the first time he used force on his only hier. "Dad, you have to believe me, it wasn't true, you raised me well. Do you think I will do something like that?" She asked back, caressing her beautiful face. "No, this time I had enough of your lies; your stepmother was right; you are only a nuisance and only bring shame to our family!" He angrily responded. "I had warned you. I will disinherit you. You will not receive even a single cent from me, and you must leave this house right now, or else I will ask the guards to drag you out!" He added before he turned his heels and walked away from his study with the loud slamming of the door. One scandal led to another, and what she couldn't accept was her first love and childhood sweetheart, Red Galvez, was part of their betrayal. Destiny's world crumbled, and she couldn't believe her stepmother and stepsister finally succeeded in planning her downfall. With a broken heart and no choice, Destiny left their mansion and lived an ordinary life with her nanny, the only person who never left her side. She pretended to forget her old life and started living and embracing the mundane world. Still, she promised herself that she would do everything to make her enemies, including Red, pay the price of their betrayal. But it was more complicated than she thought since her father was brainwashed with his wife and stepdaughter, and they made her life a living hell. Years later, Destiny met Red again, and he was still the same hot and gorgeous. On top of that, her ex became one of the highest-paid attorneys in the country. All unwanted memories came rushing back to her. Destiny hated him with all her heart, but Red promised to help her win back what was rightfully hers. Can Destiny forgive Red and trust the hottest attorney to claim back her inheritance without breaking her heart?

Yuto Sakamura was just another tired office worker, until he saw something he wasn’t supposed to. Now he's dead... kind of. Reincarnated in another world as a bottom-tier Demon King Intern, Yuto must navigate glitchy systems, sarcastic goblins, and a kingdom that starts with a rock and zero toilets. Armed with cold logic, dark humor, and a very slow-growing power curve, he’ll climb from nothing to infamy, one absurd quest at a time. He’s not the hero this world wanted. He’s not even sure he’s the villain. But he will build an empire, eventually. **Credits** Huge thanks to the amazing people who helped bring this chaotic world to life: *InstantNoddles* - for the noodles and the narrative fuel *Lil Dasha* - for the cutest chaos and creative support *2Persona* - for dual perspectives and sharp plot insights Join the community, get sneak peeks, memes, and chapter updates: Discord: https://discord.gg/VxSM5P3J

Everyone has secrets. But some lies are so dangerous, they could destroy everything. Prakriti Malhotra has always been bold and dramatic, but when she becomes the target of the cold, calculating Aditya Rathore, she’s forced to fight for her own survival. As his ruthless games push her to her limits, Prakriti must decide how far she’s willing to go to protect herself. Meanwhile, Ruhaan Agnihotri, the charming yet dangerous, crosses paths with Ishika Malhotra. What begins as a fierce rivalry soon turns into a tangled web of passion, lies, and dark secrets. Will Ishika’s fiery spirit break Ruhaan’s walls, or will his hidden demons tear them apart? Shanaya Kapoor, a quiet artist with a tortured past, finds herself caught in a forbidden love that threatens to shatter everything she’s known. And Vedant Singh Rajput, the rebellious sports star, is forced to confront his own heart when he meets the girl who challenges everything he believes about love. In a world where every smile hides a secret, and every gesture carries weight, these teenagers will risk it all. Can they survive their tangled web of lies, or will the truth destroy them all? Twisted Lies is a story of tangled fates, forbidden love, and the secrets that can either save or destroy them. The question is—who will emerge unscathed?

A young man, named Ichitaro Kagami, witnessed a brutal murder of his beloved Soul reaper friend, Koro Yamagata. After his funeral, he later discovered a note for him to go on a journey and restore his clan's lost artefacts. Hence letting himself to travel alone, two groups wanted him for two different reasons.....

Once a high school martial arts prodigy Jin Kano, through some incidents turns into your typical shut-in. Since his days as a high schooler, his life took a turn for the worse, ultimately ending up in a car accident and dying. Somehow some way the world decided to give him a second chance at life in a parallel world, what would Jin do in this new world.

Love, Betrayal, and Secrets Lucy, a teenage girl who lost her parents at a tender age, faces constant humiliation at the hands of her mean creditor, Veronica, in whose household she lives. Despite her hardships, Lucy's life takes a dramatic turn when she moves to Catherine's school. She finally gets close to her long time crush, Matthew, a handsome and humble nerd, and falls in love with him. However, Matthew's affections belong to Catherine, who cruelly manipulates him to break Lucy's heart. As Lucy navigates her complicated relationships, she finds herself drawn to Mark, Matthew's best friend, who initially gets on her nerves but eventually becomes a source of comfort and support. As the story unfolds secrets about Lucy's past and her family come to light, revealing a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens to destroy her life. In a shocking twist, Catherine's true nature is exposed, and Lucy discovers the truth about her parentage and Veronica's schemes. As Lucy's life hangs in the balance, Mark's faith is tested, and he must decide whether to intervene and save her. When a gun shot is heard, who's life was taken?