Gobstone Alley Candles

Xu Meilin was born into a family that never wanted her. Ignored by her mother, scorned by her sisters, and invisible to her father, she learned to live in silence, and smile through the pain. On her twentieth birthday, she lit her own candle in a dark apartment, whispering wishes no one would hear. Then she met Li Zeyan, the man who ruled the city from a throne of ice. A CEO feared for his cold gaze, sharper words, and complete lack of mercy. To him, emotions were liabilities. Love was weakness. And people? Tools to be used or discarded. But Meilin… she didn’t beg. She didn’t flatter. She didn’t fear him. She smiled. And somehow, that smile began to haunt him. Drawn into his ruthless world, Meilin discovers secrets darker than anything she’s ever known. And as Zeyan finds himself falling for the one woman who refuses to break, the question becomes: Can light survive inside the heart of darkness? Or will love be just another thing Li Zeyan destroys?

Others who crossed Hogwarts were soul-wearing babies and were well prepared, but Ivan sadly urged Ivan to cross directly to the venue of the sorting ceremony. what? I have learned black magic before? Home in a dark magic shop in Knockoff Alley? Mother is an evil dark wizard? Just as Ivan was worried that he would be exposed to his identity when returning home in the future, or that he would be skinned and boned, he gained the ability to fuse the blood of a magical creature. Why did the Dumbledore family get help from the Phoenix so often? Why did the fat dwarf Peter run away in the middle of the night in tears? What is the truth behind Voldemort’s snake-like face? The shadow of the unicorn that transforms from reality to reality, the pupil of the petrified basilisk, the power of the phoenix that controls flames… In the process of collecting blood, a different magical world has been revealed in front of Ivan. • The story is not mine, I only upload it here because I loved it, all rights to its original author • author : 纯洁小天使 Chun Ji Xiao Tian Shi

Leo Valentino was once an ordinary U.S. Navy major who narrowly survived the brutal battles of the Pacific Theater during World War II. However, after landing a furious punch on his superior—General MacArthur—he was dishonorably discharged. Once hailed as a war hero, Leo found that in post-war America, glory meant little. Stripped of his honor and resources, he returned to his hometown of Lynchburg with nothing. But no one knew the truth: Leo's soul came from the 21st century. Armed with a sharp understanding of modern economics, mastery of business models and investment strategies, and in-depth knowledge of real estate development trends, he began to forge a new path. After enduring one crisis after another, he entered the real estate market, gradually amassing wealth. With his unique foresight, Leo soon expanded into retail, finance, fast food chains, and entertainment. His rise, however, was anything but smooth. In New York, he crossed paths with ruthless mafia bosses, corrupt politicians, greedy capitalists, and even former comrades. Each carried their own ambitions and shadows in a land brimming with opportunity—and danger. Faced with threats from all directions, Leo was forced to make difficult choices between justice and pragmatism. Navigating both boardrooms and back alleys, he began to build a business empire of his own. From a disgraced veteran to one of the most powerful tycoons of his era, Leo Valentino’s story is more than just a tale of business success—it is an epic saga of survival, intelligence, and ambition.

Abandoned over his parents’ debt, Ren was taken in by a gang leader who molded him into a weapon. Using him to do his dirty work from the moment he could throw a punch. The only light in his life was Nathalie, a girl he called his sister, though they shared no blood. But when she was hurt, used and broken because of someone else’s greed and lust, Ren snapped. Years of silent suffering and bottled-up rage exploded all at once. He came for blood. Sadly, one person can only do so much. Left for dead and bleeding out in an alley, a mechanical voice echoed in his head [Supreme Evolution System: Activated] From that moment on, he wasn’t just fighting to survive—he was evolving to dominate. Not a hero. Not a savior. Just a monster born of vengeance.

Chole has never known peace. Haunted by the trauma of a broken childhood and trapped in a cycle of fear caused by her abusive ex-boyfriend Jake, she’s been living like a ghost—constantly on the run, changing cities, names, and dreams. New York is her seventh stop, and she knows it won’t be the last. But fate has other plans. On a cold night when Chole is nearly dragged into a dark alley by the man she’s been hiding from, she’s rescued by a mysterious stranger—Sabastain. He’s a Greek businessman with a guarded past and eyes that see more than she’s willing to reveal. For the first time in years, Chole wakes up safe… in a place that smells like warmth instead of fear. As she recovers in Sabastain’s luxurious home, trying to piece together what happened, she finds herself drawn not just to the man who saved her—but to the family that surrounds him. With every quiet moment and unexpected laugh, the walls she built begin to crack. But safety is fleeting, and trust is dangerous. Because Jake isn’t done. And neither is the truth. As Chole and Sabastain’s worlds collide, they’ll both have to confront what it means to fight for something real. For Chole, that might mean standing still long enough to love again. And for Sabastain… it might mean risking everything to protect the one woman who finally made him feel again.

Yuji, an action comic artist, wakes up in a world that looks just like home- but with one horrifying twist: It's an omegaverse. And worse, he’s an omega. Armed with zero romance experience and a deep hatred for cliché tropes, Yuji tries to survive quietly..until a shortcut gone wrong throws him into the path of a cold, dangerous alpha who looks exactly like the villain he once drew in his comic. Now stuck between heat suppressants, shady alley shootouts, and a brooding Russian billionaire with a trigger finger, Yuji has one goal: stay alive and get back to drawing. Love? Mating cycles? Destiny? Yeah, no thanks.

For millennia, humans have been researching the mysteries of the soul. Is it a wisp of energy presenting our soul, or is it simply a consequence of the brain's complex machinery? Does it still exist beyond the veil of death, or does it burn out like a used candle? Throughout history, countless bright minds have theorised, argued, and even committed their lives to answering these deep problems, only to provide inconclusive findings. From philosophical treatises to religious teachings, scientific enquiries to esoteric beliefs, humanity has proposed a plethora of theories to explain the soul's nature and destiny. But none have produced a generally accepted or verified explanation. However, in a truly hilarious twist of fate, one unsuspecting human was about to be hurled into a trip to confront these very riddles, not by choice or intellectual pursuit, but simply because his own extremely unusual fate requires it that his path will inadvertently illuminate the journey for many that will come after him. [Author Note: This story contains a lot of profanity and possibly several scenes unsuitable for children under 18. Please read at your own risk.]

In the year Jin Stratus was born, Humanity had long since conquered the stars, with their sights now set on a cosmos filled with unimaginable horrors. Yet in a universe that is but one bubble in an endless sea of realities, on a worthless blue planet beneath a crumbling city, a slum rat named Jin Stratus awakens to his destiny. When the “Door to the Myriad Worlds” descends, Jin steps through, armed with nothing but his unyielding will and his innate comprehension-defying talent—“Against-Heaven’s Understanding.” In the Great Universe of the Starry Sea, where ancient beings can erase galaxies with a sigh and traverse endless light-years in a single stride, Jin is nothing but dust. But with each battle, each world, and each bloody step, he transcends the world that seeks to oppress him, forging himself into a being unrivaled across all realms. [Your Understanding is Against-Heaven.] -You have comprehended the “Bone Marrow Blood Tempering Divine Technique.” -You have evolved “Fist of Falling Thunder” into the “Thunder World Creation Technique.” -You have witnessed the collapse and rebirth of worlds, grasping the “Cosmic Palm Domain.” -You have obtained the “Limitless Incarnation Method.” From the gutter alleys of the Lower Slums to the endless cosmos, Jin Stratus will ensure the world remembers his name— For throughout heaven and earth, he alone… can comprehend it all.

Ruler of streets. Boss of Gangs. Sovereign of the Snakes. Many titles – one name. Sunny “Dragon” Macrey The man who ruled the capital city with an iron fist. A legend forged in blood, and feared by enemies. But as a wise man in a grey suit once said, “Nothing lasts forever.” The Dragon fell. But before the clutches of darkness swallowed his soul, a new destiny pulled him away. Leaving behind only the words which would go down in history as the cause of bloodbath in the cultivation world, and birth of chaos across the cosmic creation. [You are not done, Dragon. A world awaits. One of blades and beasts. Rule again. Climb again. Become more than what you were, _ Or burn it all.] Now waking up as a mortal with no memories, no cultivation talent, no silver spoon, and no system to bail him out, – Sunny must rebuild from scratch. From back alleys to beast valleys, from hidden sects to ancient kingdoms. – Watch the Dragon rise again.

"You think you have me cornered?! What does it equate to if the ground beneath your feet isn't even yours!" The maddening cackle of a psychopath echoed, the sky itself turning into pure darkness. The sun snuffed out like a candle as a dark and eerie grin replaced it. Pitch white stars for eyes, a hazy devilish grin that covered the entire firmament as the world was drowned into a hell scape in a second. As for the cause, he remained unfazed by it all, to him nothing more than a game as he lay waste to dimensions and realities alike. -------------------------------------------- I would be lying saying that I cared...

"She saved him once. Now she belongs to him forever." She saved a stranger in the rain… only to realize she saved the Devil himself. Yun Lan never believed in fate—until the night she found a wounded man bleeding in the alley. She took him in, patched him up, and tried to forget the kiss he stole before disappearing into the shadows. But she didn't know that man was Leon Xie, a ruthless mafia boss feared by everyone… except her. And Leon never forgot the girl who saved him. The girl who slapped him. The girl who became his obsession. Now, he’s back—and he wants one thing: her. Not love. Not gratitude. Possession. He forces her into a marriage she never wanted. He marks her as his, protects her from everyone... but who will protect her from him? She wants to escape. He wants to own her. And the more she resists, the deeper she falls into his twisted world of passion, power, and dangerous love. By the time she realizes she’s falling for him... it might be too late to run. Obsessive love. Forced marriage. A kind girl vs. a dangerous man who would burn the world to keep her. Are you ready to enter a love story that’s as deadly as it is addictive?

In a world where cultivators forge reality with their will and shape raw Arcana into unique, self-created techniques, Kael was a nobody. His Arcane Core was a flickering candle in a world of bonfires, his potential laughable. But he had a secret no one could understand: this life was his second chance. Reborn after a tragic past, he was miraculously reunited with the woman he had lost once before. He made a simple, quiet vow—to abandon the pursuit of power, to forsake the path of cultivation, and to dedicate every moment of this new life to protecting her happiness. It was a vow he cherished more than any legendary technique or path to immortality. But in a world where the strong prey on the weak, even the simplest vows are fragile. And when his vow was shattered in the cruelest way imaginable… the universe would discover that there is no power more terrifying than a man who has nothing left to lose. _____________________________ A new chapter everyday!

The West Coast, bathed in its free air, greeted me with a brutal awakening. One moment, my world was familiar; the next, I was an 'urban explorer' – a homeless man – cast onto the unforgiving streets. I opened my eyes to nothing. No dog, no identity, no tent – not even shoes on my feet. Just beach shorts and the harsh concrete beneath. My only stroke of luck: the Daily Intelligence System, inexplicably tied to my phone, a lifeline in this new, desperate existence. The messages flashed: [Daily Intelligence:] The club at 134th Watson Street has a trove of recyclable cans and transparent beverage bottles in the green trash can in the alley. [Daily Intelligence:] There are unfinished hamburgers, 7 flowers, and an unopened bottle of Pinot Noir in the red trash can at 96th Street. [Daily Intelligence:] Your neighbor Jesse has a scratch card worth $5,000 in his tent! [Daily Intelligence:] Mike's Scrap Collection Station sells a 1976 GMC Hiking RV, parked in the suburbs for 20 years, for a low price of $200. Details: Someone at Old Pick's Auto Repair Shop can repair it. Shit! This wasn't life; it was a goddamn scavenging game. From the raw, unforgiving streets of America, Alan resolved to play the game – and fight for a better tomorrow.

"I'm one game away from reaching the master rank! I'll do it tomorrow, though. A true gamer knows when to refresh his mind and increase his victory chances!" Adam smiled in anticipation as he went to sleep on this special day. However, he could have never imagined the surreal awakening that awaited him. "What's wrong with my voice?!"  "Claws? A tail and horns, too?" [Welcome to the demon realm. You have been selected to reincarnate as a Lord. Conquer this realm of fire and ashes, become its uncontested ruler... or die trying.] Reincarnated as an imp in the cruel demon realm, at the borders of the mythological demon Baal's territory, his life seemed doomed from the start. However, a steely glint flashed in his eyes as against all odds, he defiantly proclaimed. "No matter who decided to make me start as an imp, watch as I turn into a veritable devil. Even Baal won't hold a candle against me in the future!" Equipped with his unique talent in a world where competition raged between the reincarnated earthlings, where heroes like Heracles, Wukong, Muramasa, Achilles, Merlin, Cu Chulainn, and many others were more than forgotten legends, and where gods' and demons' dangerous schemes paved his every step, he'd prove to those realms that demons were more than the violent and deceptive creatures everyone feared. ----------------------- Welcome everyone! You can expect a mix of gods/demons from almost every pantheon (even the more obscured ones) with gods and demons like Odin, Zeus, Ishtar, The Jade Emperor, Ball, Izanagi, and many others! You can also expect travels through the mysterious abyss, Jotunheim, Muspelheim, the underworld, Tartarus, and soon Oberon's forest, Olympus, and the Demon realm. If you like faithful mythology with unique twists, this book is definitely for you. (If you like the Fate series it is too...) Please do check out my first book if you enjoy fantasy stories. :) Discord server with fan art of the most notable chars: https://discord.gg/ubzzKM5wfp

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?

Just before being summoned to another world, the protagonist’s summoning medium was secretly swapped by someone. As a result, he was not summoned as the "Holy King" but instead as the "Sex King." The magic he can use includes water magic in the form of lotion, fire magic as candle wax, and his summoned beasts include a wooden horse used for punishment… Branded as "vulgar," "useless," and "filthy," he is rejected, has his engagement annulled, and is ultimately exiled. However, the one who picks him up is a princess from a nation where the sex industry is legal. Using his modern knowledge, the protagonist begins rebuilding the nearly bankrupt sex kingdom. He introduces new fashion trends unknown to this medieval world and uses his authority as the Sex King to subjugate the girls. He then establishes modern sex service techniques. The protagonist's method of leveling up is through intimacy with his heroines (his concubine maids). The more intimate he gets, the stronger he becomes, and the wealthier the kingdom grows. However, the surrounding great powers will not stand idly by and allow a flourishing nation full of women. Thus, the flames of war are ignited. Utilizing his creativity, adaptability, and cunning, the protagonist repurposes his sex-related magic for military applications and overwhelms his enemies. As he gradually awakens to the path of conquest, he begins walking the road of a ruthless emperor. However, by his side is always a heroine, a celestial beauty who keeps his heart from straying too far…

Ava Summers is the perfect daughter: CEO material, straight-A student, and the only Summers twin with a functioning frontal lobe. She’s survived nineteen years of sharing air and eyebrow genes with Eva — a walking fire hazard who once tried to toast marshmallows on scented candles and nearly set the estate ablaze. So when their parents arranged a marriage to Zeke Ford — the kingdom’s favorite golden boy and serial flirt — Ava reluctantly took one for the family. That is, until Eva pulled a fast one: she spiked Ava’s margarita, slid a shady contract under her nose, and next thing you know… Ava’s waking up married to the wrong twin. Enter Zach Ford — the kingdom’s coldest man alive, walking gloom cloud, and accidental husband. He hasn’t cracked a smile since his mysterious fiancée, Orihime, died under suspicious circumstances. The Ford family thought Eva’s chaotic sunshine might fix him. Too bad they accidentally married him to Ava: a neurotic perfectionist who schedules emotional breakdowns like business meetings. Now Ava has to: Pretend she's totally in love with her emotionally constipated husband. Survive polite society, royal gossip, and unwanted foot rub offers from Shen Wang — her rich, clingy, disturbingly hot suitor who thinks “No” is short for “Not yet.” Figure out if Orihime is actually dead… or just hiding better than Zach hides his feelings. It was supposed to be a PR move. Instead, it’s a rom-com with fake love, real secrets, one stolen car, and at least two murder mysteries. With This Ring, I Loathe You—Yes, I Do: A chaotic enemies-to-lovers rollercoaster with tax fraud, unresolved trauma, and a love story that may or may not be court-admissible—because honestly, I am still in shambles on how to finish this novel without breaking me own phone screen or my heart. Let's see HAHAHA

Chole has never known peace. Haunted by the trauma of a broken childhood and trapped in a cycle of fear caused by her abusive ex-boyfriend Jake, she’s been living like a ghost—constantly on the run, changing cities, names, and dreams. New York is her seventh stop, and she knows it won’t be the last. But fate has other plans. On a cold night when Chole is nearly dragged into a dark alley by the man she’s been hiding from, she’s rescued by a mysterious stranger—Sabastain. He’s a Greek businessman with a guarded past and eyes that see more than she’s willing to reveal. For the first time in years, Chole wakes up safe… in a place that smells like warmth instead of fear. As she recovers in Sabastain’s luxurious home, trying to piece together what happened, she finds herself drawn not just to the man who saved her—but to the family that surrounds him. With every quiet moment and unexpected laugh, the walls she built begin to crack. But safety is fleeting, and trust is dangerous. Because Jake isn’t done. And neither is the truth. As Chole and Sabastain’s worlds collide, they’ll both have to confront what it means to fight for something real. For Chole, that might mean standing still long enough to love again. And for Sabastain… it might mean risking everything to protect the one woman who finally made him feel again.

The Ryvetsky family was a noble family. After the new Emperor's reign, His Majesty Krillien Lorenz von Hachler stripped them of their noble status, leaving Meredith to ruin. Her plans to marry the second prince, to live a life of luxury, married and with children, all gone. Crawling back to the palace, asking the new emperor to be his wife. Unbeknownst to her, Meredith may have chosen a life far worse than she could have imagined. After all, she is the Tyrant's Wife. ~~~~~~~~ “Did you wish to marry my brother?” Krillien asked, hesitant and unsure to have asked. But he wanted to know. Even if it meant his married life with Meredith wasn’t supposed to be his in the first place. Meredith glanced up, looking at his ruby eyes glimmering against the dark night, the candle he held illuminating them so beautifully. “Not anymore, no.” ________ Artwork is not mine. The art is from @flamma_x

In an era of steam and machinery a world teetering on the edge of progress and horror, a new breed of predator stalks the streets. Once human, these cursed vile beings mutate into monstrous hybrids of man and beast, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh and madness. Their existence is a secret, whispered about in the smoke filled alleys and factory floors, where missing persons posters fade into the grime of the many cities around Europe. As the threat grows, a secret group of guardians forms in the shadows. Their mission: eliminate the monsters, protect the innocent, and keep the truth buried. To the public. Behind the smoke and steel of progress, a hidden war rages one of blood, horror, and sanity slowly slipping away. Who is the prey, who is the hunter who will survive in this god forsaken world.

In the rain-slicked, neon-drenched streets of Veridia City, one name is whispered in terror: The Vexillum Consortium. A monolithic crime syndicate whose tendrils choke every facet of life, they are the unopposed gods of the city's rotten heart. Their law is fear, their justice is death, and the police are nothing more than their neutered pets. To stand against The Vex is to beg for an end too brutal to imagine. When a desperate girl, Elara, makes a final, futile run for her life after witnessing the murder of her brother, the entire city turns a blind eye. She is prey, and The Vex are the hunters. Cornered in a dark alley, her hope extinguished, she collides with a man who is not from this city, a man with eyes that burn like embers. Kaelen "Kael" Ryker. He was only looking for a restaurant. But when he sees the girl's terror and the arrogant smirks of her pursuers, something ancient and cold within him awakens. They thought he was just another sheep to be slaughtered. They were wrong. He is the wolf the shepherds pray will never come. This is not a story of a hero. This is the story of a monster who hunts other monsters. The chronicle of a man whose power is so absolute, it inspires not just hope, but a terrifying awe. Watch as he dismantles the city's fear, piece by bloody piece, and builds an empire on its ashes, gathering a harem of deadly, beautiful women who are drawn to the irresistible gravity of his strength. He is not a hero. He is the FEARBREAKER.

"Weakness is never forgiven. It never was. It never will be." No name. No past. No one. Clint grew up in the filthy back alleys of the capital, surviving on scraps, theft, and pure will… Until, by a cruel twist of fate, the most feared man in Kamira — Duke Ravenhart — decided to adopt him. Now, Clint is dragged into a world where a single mistake can mean death. A world where nobles smile with daggers behind their backs, and where even the man who saved him won’t hesitate to kill him if he shows weakness. Trained by a master feared even by kings… Watched by spies, soldiers, and mages from every corner of the continent… Clint learns one brutal truth: “Power decides who lives… and who dies.” If becoming a monster is the price to survive... Then so be it.

In a world where forgotten technology and ancient darkness lie buried beneath the silence of history, Luo Shen is just another invisible teenager—bullied, weak, and orphaned. Until the day he’s hunted. Ambushed in a lonely alley by professional assassins, Luo’s blood stains the pavement. But just as death reaches out to claim him, a phantom interface appears before his eyes: > SEAL 1: UNLOCK? With a single whispered word—“Yes”—his fate shatters. Now awakened by a forbidden power that once ended civilizations, Luo becomes the host of a long-lost darkness… and something more. A system designed by his own hands—when he was just a child and no longer human. Hunted by enemies he unknowingly hired. Haunted by memories sealed away. And empowered by the fusion of an ancient darkness and a god-tier neural chip, Luo walks the thin line between a boy seeking answers… and a monster no one can stop. In the shadows of the city and across the timelines of a broken universe, a war is reigniting. And Luo Shen is both the weapon—and the trigger. > The system has awakened. The seals are breaking. Death was just the beginning.

I should’ve run. When the blood-soaked man collapsed on me in that alley, I should’ve screamed. Called the cops. Bolted. But I didn’t. I can't even say why. He threatened me yet I dragged him home. I disinfected his wounds. I let him stay, hoping he'd leave me alone but he didn't. And now? Now the devil sleeps on my couch, cooks me breakfast, and kisses like sin itself. He says his name is Kieran. Says he’s hiding. Says he won’t hurt me... unless I give him a reason. But the men hunting him aren’t just thugs. They’re ghosts in tailored suits and bloody silk gloves. Politicians. Kingmakers. Killers. And he’s not just some criminal. He’s the Kingpin. The one they whisper about when the lights go out. The one they’ve been trying to erase. I was just a miserable office girl with a boyfriend that was both a green and red flag, a family who barely registered my presence unless to mock me or demand for money and a life going nowhere. Now I’m in the crossfire of empires. My name is Kina. And I think I’ve fallen in love with the last man on earth who deserves it. But love won’t save us. Only war will. Other title: I Picked Up A Stray Crime-Lord

This novel is about the Shy , witty but simple Elisa who had a vrash start with our Male lead , Felix on an alley way . Stay tuned as they both move the journey of their life, with friends and family. *****

In the grimy Black Hound Tavern, disgraced hunter Kael Veymar drowns his failures in ale, his father’s shattered crest a noose around his neck. When a Fallen beast attacks him—spewing acid and cryptic threats about the Harbinger—he’s saved by Lyria, a rogue huntress with a deadly smile and a glowing amulet: the Fractalis, stolen by Kael’s father. Their reunion is cut short by Dren, Kael’s former brother-in-arms, who slit Garrik’s throat for the Guild. After a vicious alley fight, Lyria helps Kael escape, but not before a Fallen’s ooze sears his flesh, leaving veins of corruption that **pulse with the Harbinger’s voice. Seeking answers, they flee to Ms. Miller, an old ally who gifts Kael a sword and a warning: "Find Torin. The skulls will whistle your name." But the Guild is closing in. At Celestis Rise Dren is humiliated for his failure, while the Dozen Vanguards receive a bone-chilling letter—its author dead, its ink fresh. The stakes sharpen: - The Fractalis is not what it seems. - And Garrik Veymar’s shadow stretches long from the grave. Now, Kael and Lyria ride toward Godsgrave, where Hunter blades go to die—and where the Harbinger’s eclipse waits to rise. join the books' discord server https://discord.gg/8aRszmmbwf

“Fire can burn away the truth, but never the chains buried in the heart.” Ten years ago, a fire consumed the House of Ashvale, taking with it a duke, his wife, and any trace of what really happened that night. In the aftermath, their eldest son, Cyrien, rose as the new duke—brilliant, beloved, and deadly loyal to the Second Prince. But behind the gleaming armor and silken words, he hides a truth inked in blood and soot. Now the Second Prince has crowned himself emperor, after slaughtering his brothers and taking Cyrien’s wife by force. The empire burns from within, and Cyrien, exiled to the war-ridden North, must decide whether to fight for the realm—or destroy it. Meanwhile, deep in the capital’s shadowed alleys, his youngest brother, Kael, and a masked stranger named Lucien, are tracing the scent of truth through smoke and silence. In a land where innocence dies quietly and loyalty is paid in fire, some truths refuse to stay buried. And somewhere above the royal tomb, a single white blossom hangs from a beam—silent witness to a world rotting from the inside out. If the truth is destined to burn... will you be the first to light the flame?

Meet Yozora, the charming student council president with a love that’s as intense as it is terrifying. He's got a sharp smile, a dangerous edge, and a love for Momo that makes stalking look like a hobby. When Momo, an ordinary girl trying to avoid drama, accidentally becomes the center of his obsessive attention, things spiral from sweet gestures to… creepy behavior. Yozora’s “love” is full of flowers, threats, and knives—but all in the name of passion, right? Whether he’s writing her name on every scrap of paper he can find, cornering her with a knife in a back alley, or showing up uninvited just to remind her who she belongs to, Yozora isn’t going to let anything—or anyone—stand between him and his perfect girl. But Momo? She’s just trying to survive. Between dodging his unpredictable moods, refusing his advances, and desperately trying to keep her sanity intact, Momo has no idea what she’s gotten herself into. Can she survive his “love,” or will she fall victim to his twisted affection? Find out in this dark romance comedy where obsession is the ultimate love language—and Momo’s just trying not to get stabbed in the process. Warning: This book contains humor, romance, and seriously unhinged behavior. Read at your own risk—Yozora may just win you over. Or else.

Purity a low ranking, clumsy, weak but determined angel suddenly volunteered to fight Abaddon, the 7th prince of hell who was pushed to earth to cause chaos on earth taking souls through deals Reborn but adopted into a family of riches and wealth faced bullying from her family but was favored by the head. Balancing her duties as an angel and the perfect granddaughter, It was purity’s job to take souls to heaven was it was time, both Abaddon and purity crossed paths couple of times but didn’t have any interaction. Roaming countries and countries for centuries Abaddon didn’t mind to purity until one night in an intense fight they were struck by lightning waking up they switched powers. ……………………………………… waking up to a burning sensation on her forehead purity whimpered, rubbing her head which just made the pain worse. looking around she wasn’t in her room, she was enveloped in an atmosphere of dark luxury.the air thick with leather and polished wood. candelabras with black candles cast flickering shadows on the walls adorned with intricate gold patterns. Massive, velvet- upholstered in deep burgundy and ebony wood chaise lounge dominated the space. A grand piano it’s ebony surface polished to mirror sheen sits silently in a corner. The bed which she layed on a grand king sized bed with black silk duvet and matching velvet pillows the wood on the head board was flawlessly carved with designs reminiscent of anique demon seal the bed positioned centrally purity jumped up seeing Abaddon staring at her with rage a halo atop his head his wings white but black in the very end and most importantly the cross tattoo on his wrist. “why are you with my halo?” purity stood on the bed attempting to take it but Abaddon threw her to the vanity table shattering the mirror “what did you do?!” Purity got up bleeding from her side she looked at herself in the shattered glass an upside down cross on her forehead her wings black, purity screamed “what did you do?!” she ran to punching his chest but Abaddon quickly raised her by the neck his grip tightening, purity couldn’t breathe the doors burst open Abaddon immediately dropped purity who gasped for air before looking up her voice still chocked “I can explain”

"They took everything from me—my family, my peace, my purpose. So I found a new one... revenge." After years commanding legions on distant battlefields, General Kael Roran returns home to a silent house and blood-soaked walls. His wife and child—murdered. His name—erased. His honor—burned to ash. Broken and betrayed, Kael vanishes into the shadows of the city, only to be taken in by a mysterious old man—once a master healer and forgotten appraiser of ancient relics. Through pain, scars, and wisdom, Kael is reborn—not as a soldier, but as a healer, a strategist, and a hunter of truth. When he saves a dying martial artist with secrets of her own, their fates intertwine. As their bond grows, so does his empire—first in the shadows, then across the city, then the world. From back alleys to boardrooms, from battlefields to business halls—Kael will rise. Not for glory. Not for wealth. But to bury those who thought him dead—and honor the ashes of all he lost.