Cast Van Behind Your Touch

I didn't know that day I'd made the fatal mistake of my life. "I... had a nightmare!" That day was Andrey Arshavin's first day as a man. Not a child.

I stopped sleeping around the time I started seeing shadows that didn’t belong to anyone. The kind that breathed behind cupboard doors. Whispered when no one else was home. I used to think I was losing my mind. Then I met Ardere. She transferred in with haunted eyes and bruises she didn’t talk about. The kind of girl who didn’t touch anyone—and for good reason. Her power wasn’t fire, or flight, or anything survivable. It was grief. Weaponized. If she brushed your skin, you felt every dead thing that ever lived inside her. Most people stayed away. I couldn’t. She was dangerous in a way no one understood. And I was already too hollow to care. Maybe that’s why her power didn’t break me the way it broke everyone else. Or maybe it did. Just slower. Then the people who once stole her came back. And the only way to stop what’s coming is to let her be taken again. To make her break loud enough that they come running. She asked me to help her do it. And I did. I hurt her in ways I swore I never would. She’s gone now. And I don’t know if what’s left of her will ever come back.

At a prestigious university in New York, psychology major Lena Hartley meets William Langston, a charismatic and sophisticated star of the art department. With his poetic charm and perfect manners, William seems like he stepped straight out of a romance novel. It doesn’t take long before Lena falls head over heels—and slowly opens up every part of herself to him. But the deeper she falls, the more suffocated she feels. Beneath William’s gentle exterior lies quiet control—he isolates her from others, monitors her phone, and dictates her social life. “I’m only doing this because I care,” he says with that ever-so-gentle smile. Just as Lena prepares to end the relationship, she discovers she’s pregnant. William is ecstatic. He promises to change, and for a while, their fragile relationship finds new peace. But it’s only the beginning of something far darker. After a sudden and suspicious miscarriage, William insists Lena "recover" at a secluded countryside estate. When she wakes up, she’s locked inside. He tells her, “This is our home now. I’m protecting you—from the world.” To everyone else, Lena is on a sabbatical abroad, grieving the loss of her child. In reality, she’s disappeared without a trace. During her captivity, Lena discovers the horrifying truth—William suffers from dissociative identity disorder, and she’s not the first person he’s tried to "love." Meanwhile, her aloof future stepbrother Sebastian has been quietly investigating William’s past, driven by a mysterious grudge that links the two men in ways Lena never imagined. When the truth is finally revealed, Lena realizes she didn’t meet William by chance. She was chosen—carefully, deliberately, and long before she ever knew his name. And the one man she never thought would save her… might be her only chance at freedom— and maybe even love.

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.

In a world where humanity is threatened by the Star Beast, powerful machines known as Mechs have become the last line of defense. Powered by ancient runes that unleash unimaginable power, Mechs are the key to humanity's survival. But are they enough to save humanity from extinction? David, a young orphan, finds himself drawn into the world of Mech piloting, where he must confront the harsh realities of war and the true potential of the runes. As he navigates this treacherous landscape, David discovers that the Mechs may not be the only answer to humanity's survival.

After obtaining the Mech Designer System, Ves aims to create the greatest mechs in the galaxy! In the far future, the galactic human civilization has entered the Age of Mechs. The countless lesser powers of humanity have come to adopt mechs as their main weapons of war. Only a small number of humans have the right genetic aptitude to pilot these destructive war machines the size of buildings. Born to a military family in the edge of the galaxy, Ves Larkinson is one of the many people who lacks the talent to earn glory in battle. Instead, he became a mech designer. Helped by his missing father, Ves has obtained the mysterious Mech Designer System that can help him rise in the galaxy and beyond. His mechs based on the principles of life quickly allows him to rise to prominence. Powerful and highly compatible with mech pilots, his products have the potential to take the market by storm. However, success does not come easily, and countless challenges bar his ability to sell his mechs to a market eager for innovation! With the sins of the human race in the galactic arena slowly catching up, Ves must navigate the perils of the ultra-competitive mech market and maintain control over his growing organization of misfits. This is the golden age of mechs. This is the golden age of humanity. The question is, will it last? "Any challenge can be overcome as long as I design the right mech!" --Join The Mech Touch's unofficial Discord server! https://discord.gg/APB5KCU --Follow my Instagram and Twitter! https://www.instagram.com/mlduong https://twitter.com/MLDuong --Cover Art by Derek-Paul Carll (carlldpn) --The Mech Touch is an original webnovel written by ML "Exlor" Duong. --The Mech Touch is mainly published on Webnovel.com and a select few platforms affiliated with the parent company of this website. --Artificial Intelligence / AI clarification: Since I started to write and publish The Mech Touch on 2018, I have never used AI tools to write my webnovel. All of my chapters are written and proofread directly by me for many years. The only automated tool that I have used is the basic spellchecker that comes standard with the Google Docs application. I have not changed my approach towards writing chapters for The Mech Touch even as technology has advanced and introduced new tools. I will continue to maintain my current approach for this webnovel until it has come to an end.

"Behind Husbands' Back" delves into the captivating tale of Sophia, a young woman caught between the intricacies of an arranged marriage and the allure of a clandestine love affair. Enter Levon Easton, a successful businessman whose dual nature keeps Sophia questioning the true essence of the man she now calls husband. As Sophia reluctantly steps into the world of Levon, she discovers the stark contrast between the warmth of their mornings and the formality of his daytime responsibilities. Levon's demanding career leaves Sophia yearning for emotional connection, pushing her into the arms of Dave, a past lover who reenters her life with promises of passion and spontaneity. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a grand mansion, where opulence meets hidden desires. Sophia's journey becomes a delicate dance between duty and desire, as Levon's commitment to his career and moments of unexpected tenderness keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story weaves through grand weddings, intimate moments, and secretive rendezvous, inviting readers to explore the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of genuine connection. "Behind Husbands' Back" paints a vivid picture of relationships in the midst of societal expectations, showcasing the challenges and surprises that come when the heart seeks its own path. With relatable characters and easy-to-follow prose, "Behind Husbands' Back" is a page-turner that captures the essence of human experience. Sophia's journey mirrors the intricate dance of relationships, where choices are as unpredictable as the heart's desires. Join Sophia as she unravels the mysteries of love, sacrifice, and self-discovery in a narrative that balances grandeur with intimate struggles. "Behind Husbands' Back" invites readers to peer into the human soul, where the unexpected twists of fate shape the course of lives and love.

Zhao Rui is cold, quiet, and terrifying—or so everyone says. But they don’t know the truth: He’s chasing a secret. And to find it, he’s getting close to the one person he should fear—Li Chen. Arrogant. Obsessive. Rich. Dangerous. Li wants Rui. All of him. Even if it means breaking him to have him. What started as a plan becomes a game of power, guilt, and possession. But in this twisted love story… Only one of them knows the truth. > He started it with a lie. Now he can’t stop what’s coming.

Collin East is a talent agent barely scraping by in the tough world of Hollywood. He’s average, has average clients, average luck, and an average career that has no clear direction. Until one morning, everything changes. Collin wakes up with a bizarre and unbelievable power. He can see floating words above people's heads. Words that reveal true and innate talents. “Romance Box Office Hit Actor,” “Master Director Of Comedy,” “Talk Show King,” “Olympic Gold Sprinter.” Suddenly, the nobodies around him shine with potential only he can see. Armed with this supernatural insight, Collin sets out to transform the entertainment industry from the inside out. He discovered an aspiring actor flipping pizzas, an unknown director with a vision that could make everyone laugh, a singer on a subway platform who could top the Billboard 100.

She saw something she shouldn't have. Now, she's his. When innocent florist Liana Evans witnesses a brutal mafia execution in a dark Chicago alley, her world shatters. She tries to run—but the devil already has her scent. Leonardo De Luca, the cold-blooded CEO of De Luca Enterprises by day and ruthless mafia kingpin by night, doesn't leave loose ends. But something about Liana makes him break his own rule: never keep witnesses alive. Now trapped in his luxurious mansion, Liana must navigate a world of danger, power, and secrets—while fighting the burning tension between her and the man who holds her life in his hands. As enemies close in and her past unravels, Liana discovers she may not be as innocent—or as safe—as she once believed. Can love exist between the hunted and the hunter? Or is she simply marked... by the devil’s touch?

MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!: These people be getting freaky in the sheets! "You think I haven’t noticed your eyes on me?" Kai En's voice was dangerously low, his lips curled into a cruel smile. "The way they linger— you can’t decide whether to kill me or kiss me. Am I right, little alpha?" ... For as long as Jun could remember, vengeance had been his only purpose. The last survivor of a disgraced family, he vowed to tear down the empire that destroyed his life, starting with its most prized jewel—Prince Feng Kai En.  Now, under the guise of Xiao Liu, a lowly servant in the prince’s retinue, he plans his revenge. But nothing could have prepared him for what awaited within the palace walls. Neither Xiao Liu’s sharp blades nor detailed plans were good enough to fall the man behind the title. Every failed assassination attempt and heated exchange left him more entangled with the man he was meant to destroy. Kai En—ruthless, untouchable, and powerful. An alpha in the eyes of all. Xiao Liu uncovered the prince’s greatest secret—beneath the façade lay something far more dangerous and vulnerable. Something Xiao Liu intended to exploit. Duty had always been Kai En’s burden. Yet Xiao Liu’s presence stirred emotions long buried—desires with no place in his world. Every attempt on his life only deepened the prince’s fascination, pulling him into the chaos Xiao Liu brought. As war looms and enemies close in, their dangerous dance intensifies. Desire grows where hate once ruled, pulling them into a storm of violence, lust, and something deeper. “You’ll never belong to anyone else,” Xiao Liu snarled, his lips finding Kai En’s neck again, biting down hard. “Not her. Not anyone. You belong to me.” Xiao Liu knows Kai En is the key to his revenge, but the more their lives tangle, the harder it becomes to tell if it’s vengeance he craves… or the prince himself. And Kai En must face the ultimate test that could break his kingdom and heart. Can Xiao Liu destroy the man he’s come to obsess over, or will he fall first?

I woke up in a cold, prison cell injured and with no memories, only the echo of a name I couldn't place and a pair of storm-dark eyes, haunting my dreams. He told me that I am his queen. That I belonged to him. King Vesperian, the enigmatic king with a smile like sin and a gaze that unraveled me. He pulled me from the shadows and draped me in silks and jewels, swearing I was safe, cherished… loved. But if I was his, why did it feel like I was being watched, studied, played? In a palace wrapped in beauty and secrets, I walk the line between fantasy and fear, drawn to a husband who feels like both protector and captor. The court whispers, the walls close in, and with every fleeting memory that returns, I’m forced to wonder: is this a second chance at love—or the beginning of a dangerous game I already lost once?

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.

Two distant souls. One casual wave. A thousand almosts. In a world where glances linger longer than words, and silence speaks louder than promises, two people begin to drift closer—never quite colliding, never quite letting go. What starts as a gesture becomes a rhythm, and what was never supposed to mean anything slowly begins to mean everything. This is a story of slow-burning closeness, unspoken feelings, fractured friendships, and the dangerous beauty of being seen too deeply. Some love stories are loud. This one hums in the spaces between.

Asiya never expected her quiet life to collide with global fame. But when she travels to Korea and Kian - a foreign idol- ends up at her door, everything shifts. What begins as a tense encounter slowly unfolds into a delicate connection between two people from different worlds, cultures, and lives. Amid secrets, watchful cousins, and the glare of fame, a silent bond begins to form - fragile, hidden, yet impossible to ignore. A tender story about distance, identity, and a love that grows where no one was looking.

A King of the Fall light novel An institution has emerged in the Southern Kingdom at Ediba Village, promising treatment for Fallen corruption in humans, a feat only the Divine families have ever achieved. Its mysterious founder, Jimoh Lawal, claims to be a scholar with revolutionary methods. With suspicions rising, the Divine families begin to question the true purpose behind the facility. Major Obika is sent to represent his Master whose close friend, the village chief, helped secure the land for the institution. But as tensions stir beneath the celebration, Major Obika begins to sense that something darker lies... behind the Confluence.

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.

Coming back from London as a well known psychologist, Zhao Wenli couldn't hold her joy for not seeing her family for 20 years after being separated from them when she was just 3 years old in her mind, she only knows of how her parents looked like from the photo her parents gave her, on her way to the airport. she didn't loath them but couldn't help to feel the love of Parenthood. life could only feel unfair when her father's closet friend's son framed them of embezzlement of funds and many illicit activities, made her to forcefully lay force threats on the already unbeatable son, Hua Wudi. in the almost quest for survival after realizing her mistake, met her tragic death. just a few days to her arrival from London, she met her end. "if I had known of my fate, I would rather not return and miss my parents unconditionally in London" she muttered as she breathe her last. The heavens heard her silent prayer and transmigrated her to a world of cold war and unequal cultivations which she never thought of being in one. There, she met Hua Wudi as the unbeatable leader. remembering her tragic fate in her past life, decides to avoid him. but fate already has other plans for her. Just because of the one single silent prayer. Heavens didn't grant her prayers but made it worst for her, either that she makes her a life living hell or, a better place for living. in anyway, the ball is now in her court.

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.

In a world where people is dominated by magic and enchantments, Mary, a daughter of both powerful hero born with no special abilities. Contented to her life, she dreams of something. She suddenly ignites between light and darkness turning her life upside-down.

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.

In the age where we all have to gone through, in which we can't even do anything. We all have to suffer to this phrase - nightmare, tears, hurted, shocked, anger, hatred emotional, sensitive life, alone, love, heartbreak, study pressure, betrayer, backstab,lies, untrusted and so on. Yes its about our teenage. In school life, all teenagers are suffering from same depression, want to escape the reality and hide under their emotions. Where two friends suffering from same disorder meet in school. Meng hue who is transferred student in saebom high . She is struggling in her life and not having good past. She is broken heart and lonely.But she never let anyone know about her pain, her past. She always wear a mask of pretty smile. A very kind hearted girl with pretty smile hide the deepest pain and sea of tears. She is always in her own fantasy where she saw future And xi who is also suffering same as her and trying to live her own love fe ignoring the world but Still she is in depression. They both with same mentality, same thinking become best friend like soulmate and now they trying to help people to overcome from there depression. At the same time where meng hui start to live her life , her first crush shyi in back school is now transferred in saebom high too. After a month, her friend attempt sucide, and meng hue started blaming her self, whole is school is now against her. It's misery that it's misery that it's a sucide or a crime? Why they blame meng hue? Why she attemt suicide ? Or who is the criminal?

A contract. A blindfold. A man who doesn’t ask—he takes. Leigh Arden didn’t climb her way to the top of Cain Industries just to fall for its ruthless CEO. But Damian Cain isn’t just her boss he’s the storm that undoes her. What started with one forbidden kiss in a glass elevator spirals into late-night summons, silk restraints, and a gold-embossed contract with Clause 13: No emotions. No attachments. Just pleasure. But neither of them expected obsession. As Damian pushes Leigh to surrender control, she learns there’s more to him than dominance—there’s damage. And the deeper she falls, the more dangerous the game becomes. Because in this war of lust and power, someone always breaks first. And it might be her.

Behind Silent Walls In a world where power hides in shadow and betrayal lurks behind every smile, Elliot Montclair is a man who clawed his way into wealth and influence—through poison, forged wills, and cold calculation. Once an outsider, now the master of a silent empire built on secrets, Elliot’s carefully constructed life begins to unravel as enemies close in and past sins threaten to resurface. Haunted by his dark deeds and locked behind walls of silence, Elliot must navigate a treacherous game of loyalty and deception where trust is the rarest currency—and the price of failure is death.

A charity gala in New York City. She was dragged there by a friend. He's the billionaire guest of honor. Neither knew the other will be there. Sparks fly _not the sweet kind,at least not at first........ After six years of silence, Sienna walks back into a ballroom_ and into the arms of one man she swore she'd never face again. But closure is a lie and so is the belief that time heals everything. As secrets resurface and old wounds reopen, Sienna and Damian are forced to confront the love they left behind and the truth they never dared to face.

Noa Aizawa and Ren Kurosawa were sent by the HRD of the TV station where they worked under the pretext of "International Film Internship." to Las Vegas There they met a mysterious figure with a strange contract that included *"Clause 69."* planning an unusual experiment and had to close the studio called Lotus Entertainment Unknowingly, Noa and Ren were trapped as Japanese talents they had to take part in a workshop to build chemistry, Wardrobes only consisting of see-through bathrobes and crazy rules like sleeping in the same bed to build natural intimacy until Noa began to really fall in love with her fake partner and even entered the adult film industry