A Thorn Among The Roses

“I am the Night Painter. A painter who travels through a land where Nightmares, Spirits, and far worse exist. With my power, I can oppose anything, including the evils that lurk beneath...” “I have learnt my purpose. To create the foundation for a new world, under the gaze of the Gods.” “I, who are their grace, personified, shall become Lord.” “In Their will.”

Unibook: Roses and Thorns – Just for Them In this vibrant and intimate project, each page is an invitation to explore the strength, vulnerability, and challenges of women, young ladies, or girls who take the lead in their own stories. Through short and fascinating narratives, readers will dive into a mosaic of emotions where female characters face their dilemmas, discover their inner strength, and leave indelible marks on the world around them. Creating or breaking passions, these stories unfold in a realm where monotony finds no place. But as with every blooming rose, thorns also have their role. Here, male interactions play a fundamental part in emotional development and story climaxes, bringing tension, complicity, and sometimes the most unexpected lessons. "Unibook: Roses and Thorns – Just for Them" is more than a title; it is a call to celebrate the complexity of human relationships, where femininity and masculinity intertwine to craft stories that captivate and provoke deep reflections. "Welcome to Unibook... A universe of stories that are not just about them, nor merely for them, but lovingly created with them – embracing everything they represent. Here, feminine strength integrates, acts, and shapes destiny with its unique essence. A world where no one, man or woman, could reach their full potential without the initial drive of this strength, this care, this devotion. A world that celebrates the thorns that protect and enhance the beauty of roses. After all, we are here, Just for Them."

"In a world where betrayal is currency and love is a battlefield, how far would you go to protect your heart?" Lia Romano thought she had escaped the chains of her past. Once the cherished wife of Dante Moretti-Il Leone, the most ruthless billionaire in Milan-she walked away with nothing but her dignity and a secret too precious to share. Her divorce was a scandal whispered in every corner of high society, but no one knew the truth: that Lia was framed for a crime she didn't commit. Now, three years later, Lia has rebuilt her life as a celebrated marketing strategist, fiercely guarded by her seven overprotective brothers, all CEOs ruling Italy's most powerful industries. But when her new job forces her to work under Dante, old wounds resurface, and so does the undeniable spark between them. Dante's world is thrown into chaos when he discovers her secret-Matteo, the son he never knew he had. As Dante fights to reclaim the family he lost, he must also face a web of conspiracies threatening to destroy everything. From Vittoria Conti, the venomous socialite who dreams of becoming Mrs. Moretti, to Alessandra Ricci, the jealous colleague hell-bent on Lia's downfall, enemies lurk at every corner. With scheming villains, jealous rivals, and shocking betrayals, Lia and Dante's love story is anything but simple. Torn between her past and her future, Lia must decide: Can she forgive the man who broke her heart, or will the shadows of his world consume them both? Amid fiery boardroom battles, luxurious galas, and emotional confrontations, La Rosa e il Leone is a tale of redemption, family loyalty, and a love that refuses to fade—even when the odds are stacked against it. "He called her his rose, but roses have thorns—and this time, she wouldn't let him bleed her dry." Will Dante prove himself worthy of Lia's love? Or will the scheming forces around them tear them apart forever?

A War for Roses is nearing . . . The five houses of Eldevier have the desire to rule over the Motherland. Each house has its own traitors, betrayals, and tragic backstories. The Kings and Queens have their own dragons to overcome, but what would they do if they reencounter one after the last 500 years? Many Years After the 500-year war, five houses have risen, filling the land of Eldevier rich with resources, and ever since the dragons had died out, the never-ending conflict between the two houses is going to spark a war. The Mad King Henrys Aether was killed fifteen years prior. The houses that fought, the houses that first wanted to claim the throne of the higher kingdoms will have to work together, or live in tyranny and in betrayal?

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Mages, swordsmen, gods, demons, and prophecies. The Heavenly Games is a tournament where myth and man meet, a purgatory where the dead arrive to fight for their one true wish. Amongst the reborn are Dasha Pang and Kazi Hossain; one a professor from the west whose cold-hearted intelligence has surpass the gods; one a traveller from the east who has come to appreciate humanity. A villain and a hero. The boy born unwanted and the guided one. A martial artist and a mage. Gods amongst men. Expect battles of epic proportions, stories ripped straight from mythology, interactions between gods of various pantheons, and duels humanity has debated for centuries. Expect the Strongest Among The Heavens. *** + Dual Protagonists. Overpowered geniuses. One MC that is villainous and manipulative. The second MC that is heroic and kind. + Detailed power system that includes Western Magic & Chinese Cultivation/Martial Arts (Xianxia) + LitRPG, dungeon crawling, fantasy guilds, and more!  + Abrahamic religions, Hinduism, Indigenous (Americas & Australia), Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and Japanese mythology  *** Daily Chapters

[WARNING: MATURE CONTENT]. I, Lily, thought I had it all: a loving boyfriend, a close friend, and a normal life. But it all came crashing down when I discovered the unthinkable: my boyfriend, Lu Chen, was using me to hide his secret relationship with my best friend. Heartbroken and enraged, I confronted them, but things took a deadly turn. Pushed off a cliff, I should have died. Instead, I awakened in a bizarre beast world where I'm the ultimate prize: a peerless beauty. In this strange new realm, beastmen are gorgeous, while their females are gruesome. The rules are simple: men can have only one wife, while women can have multiple husbands. And if a man is abandoned? Death awaits. A strange rules that supposed to belongs to the men like Lu Chen in my world. Now, I'm the target of powerful beasts vying for my attention. But I'm not interested in their affections; I'm driven by a burning desire for revenge against those who wronged me. And I'll stop at nothing to get it. As I navigate this treacherous world, I'm forced to confront the darkness within myself. " Why on earth did no Males here value their lives, willing to throw it away just to please the female they fancy? One of my husbands said he's going to get me the star from the sky which is nearly impossible but he somehow made it possible, another one willingly sends me all his powers and became useless almost got eaten up by his own, another one will die for me and protect me even when facing an opponent stronger than him". With these faithful husbands beside me, will I still go back even if there's a chance? What of my heart?. read to get more experience, author Gold love you all readers. also don't forget to give me your support, your support means everything to me. Happy Reading

"In a world divided into five continental countries, with the middle continent serving as a volatile buffer zone, tyranny reigns supreme in the southern continents, each governed by a ruthless monarch. The most dominant force in this oppressive empire is the Church of the Sun, where the Pope holds the highest authority, serving as both religious leader and king. The Church's power is further bolstered by the 12 Paladins and 24 Reverend Fathers, backed by an army of clergy soldiers. The catalyst for this tale is the infamous 'Day of Unity,' an event that transpired roughly 50-55 years ago. On this day, nations from across the continents gathered for diplomatic relations, only to face a treacherous assault by the Pope and his ruthless army. In a shocking turn of events, the Pope's forces attacked all attending nations, seizing their lands, and compelling the surviving members of royal families and their people to pledge loyalty to the oppressive empire. Yet, the kingdom of Valkenburg, renowned for its advanced military and impenetrable defenses, remained untouched, as their wise king sent only an emissary to the event. In this world, the mystical power of 'wave energy' flows through the veins of every individual, with each person born possessing a unique affinity. With rigorous training, they can harness multiple affinities. But there's more to this universe than meets the eye. Rift Gates scattered throughout Earth lead to other realms. These gates are largely controlled by the imperial army, except for those hidden in free territories or the untamed eastern regions. The alternate realms include 'The Realm of Disorder,' 'The Shadowlands,' 'The Land of the Fel' (comprising seven colossal circles, each the size of a solar system), 'Wonderland' (a heavenly realm with light-type beings and five expansive circles, symbolized as 'the five circles of the rainbow'), and 'Verdana.' At the pinnacle of this intricate universe stands the Titanomachy, god-like beings who rule over these realms and influence magic on the mortal plane. They are the architects of this fantastical world, each possessing unrivaled power and purpose. Amidst this intricate tapestry of realms, magic, and political intrigue, 'The Knight of Roses' embarks on a journey filled with danger, discovery, and destiny. The Main Character, Arryn of Asa, a battle-worn mercenary with a shadowy past, will navigate the tumultuous landscapes, confront the horrors lurking in the cursed forests, and delve into the mysteries of the dark lord and his connection to the shadowy figure. As the story unfolds, the MC will find themselves at the center of a brewing conflict, where loyalties will be tested, alliances forged, and the fate of nations hanging in the balance." written by yodyo10/pendragondyo

Benjamin Benedict hanya memajang istrinya Sissy Bernard begitu saja setelah dia menikahinya. kehancuran pernikahan nya di mulai dari sini..

After the new Emperor had been crowned, an imperial decree was passed upon the five major sects to eradicate any and all demonic sects in the country. A bounty system being put in place for known cultivators on the demonic path. Wang Yùbǎo, a high-ranking cultivator from the Divine Sun sect, was tasked by his sect leader to take up the bounty that was placed on an unnamed Demonic cultivator from the Blood Moon sect. After months of searching, Wang Yùbǎo found his target, but they had managed to slip away, leaving Wang Yùbǎo with a permanent scar to show for it. Years later, the Emperor was overthrown by a rebellion, the leader taking the role of emperor, in which he ruled peacefully. Wang Yùbǎo, having been kicked out of the sect for his earlier failure and had moved to the outskirts of the country to live out his life peacefully. However, after meeting his neighbor, Peng Yīnhuā, I doubt he could live peacefully now. Wang Yùbǎo: Hi, I’m your new neighbor, nice to meet you. Peng Yīnhuā: Oh… Hi. Wang Yùbǎo: *recognizes him* You bastard! |A burnt-out genius that’s too lazy to try at anything| x |A talented and hardworking cultivator that has the worst luck| Disclaimer: This story is just for fun, please don’t take the plot seriously. Also, I am not Chinese, nor do I speak Chinese, so I apologize for any offenses or inaccuracies that are portrayed in this story. They are not of ill intent.

The young master of the Thorne family, Adrian Thorne, one of the twelve great families on the floating cloud continent had it all, wealth, power and a beautiful fiancee........ until he didn't. When he returned home from his training in the mountains after receiving a strange necklace from his father, he was shocked to find his whole family massacred by the people of demonic faction. Ambushed and injured, he thinks that the end is near until a drop of blood causes the necklace to emit a dazzling light just as he passes out. Adrian wakes up to find his pursuers dead. Shocked and still in grief, he searches his home to find his younger brother and a servant girl still alive. Vowing to take revenge on those that destroyed their family, the group of three wander off into the night. With his new inheritance, will Adrian be able to have his revenge and be able to rebuild his family with just the three of them? And who helped the demonic faction ambush the Thorne family? Please show your support through votes and comments.

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

All it takes is one monster for the world to go to ruins. Life as Nadine knows it goes to shit and she has to accustom herself to life underground, that is until an accident forces her out into the real world. Caine has no idea why he saved Nadine. She is everything he hates- rich, spoiled and entitled- and yet, he couldn't just let her die. Living outside is hard enough without having to save someone else and yet, he does it with Nadine. Thrust into a world that she has no idea how to navigate, Nadine is forced to rely on Caine. Her life is literally in his hands. They soon realize that maybe the monsters are the least of their worries.

In a world where divine races compete for power and influence, the Void Dragons are despised, considered a mistake amidst divine perfection. In an effort to cease the eternal wars, a special school was created to unite the most powerful races of the cosmos, requiring all students to assume more basic forms, such as human forms, as a proof of humility. Among them is the protagonist, a Void Dragon with unknown powers who prefers laziness to greatness. On the very first day, he ignores the rules and, in his true dragon form, sleeps peacefully on a rock in the forest near the school. There, he is discovered by a girl belonging to the Light Dragons, the most revered race for bringing light to the universe. The improbable encounter between the Void Dragon and the emissary of light will mark the beginning of a journey filled with mysteries and adventures, forging unlikely alliances and revealing that, even among gods, the void can be more than just darkness. --Updated weekly--

In a world where vampires coexist with humans, a young girl named Layla, haunted by a traumatic past, makes a desperate decision: she offers to serve the influential vampire family, the Vaughn's, in exchange for protecting her beloved aunt.

They say every rose has its thorns, a silent warning to tread carefully. But what if I told you it isn’t the thorns you should fear? It’s the shadows—the unseen guardians that lurk behind the beauty. Ruthless and unforgiving, they will stop at nothing to protect what’s most precious: their rose. Alina is no ordinary rose. She is the epitome of allure, a vision of beauty so enchanting that time seems to halt when she smiles. Those who glimpse her are left breathless, captivated by her radiance. Yet, it is her eyes that set her apart—eyes said to be a gift from the heavens themselves. When they meet yours, it feels as if your very soul is laid bare, consumed by an otherworldly fire. Many have desired Alina, drawn to her irresistible charm. But none have truly understood the cost. For to claim this rose is to challenge the shadow that protects her—a perilous gamble where beauty hides danger, and desire may lead to ruin. Are you brave enough to face the shadow of this rose?

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In the vastness of existence, where the magical and the mundane intertwine, where a skeleton - intricately connected bones - collide, we find ourselves on a journey unlike any other. It begins in a world of creaturely fantasies and seductive contradictions. At the centre of it all is Bones, a lowly, weak skeleton who possesses something special: perception. Tired of the monotonous existence of his skeletal brethren, of endless decay and hundreds of years spent in the damp, dark underground. Driven by a deep desire to discover the meaning of a real life, Bones ventured out into the world outside, a chaotic world of humans, a world full of joy, excitement and sadness... And then his path crosses with Lealia, an aristocratic girl on the run from a forced marriage and the stifling bonds of her aristocratic family. Their shy meeting forms the basis of an extraordinary relationship, a testament to the power of self-discovery and the beauty of a unique love. Together they will uncover conspiracies, face formidable enemies and fight to protect their own identities. Prepare for a story that perfectly blends dark humour with philosophical reflection, a tale where the mundane meets the magical, and an unlikely but deeply moving love story. It is a journey to find the meaning of life, the desire for freedom...

It was supposed to be a new beginning—fresh faces, towering mountains, and the promise of untamed horizons. But the world doesn’t always play fair. The snow-covered peaks held secrets, ancient whispers that pulled at the edges of reality. A frosted gaze, a frozen heart. A fleeting warmth that lingered, only to unravel. The air was heavy, the nights restless. I was unlucky. A quiet campus turned labyrinthine. Paths twisted into trails where footsteps vanished, and in the silence, shadows became more than just absence. Questions followed like echoes: What am I? What do I belong to? And why does the sky feel too close and too far all at once? A frostbite that never healed. A cliff's edge that wouldn’t let go. A hand reached out—divine or cruel? Each step forward pulled deeper into the unknown, where gods didn’t walk, but fragments of them did, fractured and wary, watching. The world isn’t broken; it’s just no longer whole. Beyond the mountains, among the clouds, lies a story unwritten, where reality bends and belief becomes the weight that anchors existence. But the question is simple: Can you bear the cold?

The main character is sent to an unknown dangerous land, how will his fate turn out. Read and find out.

A breathing bone. That’s what the nurses called the patient lying down at the end of the hospital’s left wing. Far from the crowd and not supported by any life supporting machine. Abandoned and waiting for death. But death seems to avoid the man. Days. Weeks. Months. For eight years since the man was admitted in the hospital, he stayed lying down without any food or antibiotics… alive. With almost nothing but his organs, wrinkled skin, and bones, the man continuously breathed on top of that unchanged hospital bed that was left like that in fear that they would break the man if they tried to move him even for a bit. His curious case piqued the scientific community but no one can decipher what’s actually happening to the man’s body. Until his ninth year came. And the hospital fell from a massive earthquake. Gladly, in his ninth year, the breathing bone died.

Laiza Danford has lived her entire life at the beck and call of her family, enslaved by the desire of their love attention. Always being compared and living in the shadows of her twin. Detested by all even by the one she hoped will be her escape from her damned fate only for every thing to blow up in her face, pushed to death she promises to come back to destroy.

Feroz Khan, a 17-year-old orphan, discovers that he is the target of a secretive organization known as the "Illuminati", who are after a hidden power he inherited from his father, Qadir Khan. His father, once blessed with extraordinary abilities, left Feroz at an orphanage to protect him from his power-hungry brother and the "Free Masons". As Feroz’s abilities begin to awaken, he embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth about his family’s past and his father’s fate, while evading the relentless pursuit of those who want to control him.

Melissa Rodriguez is a woman on a mission. She's determined to rise to the top of the wealthy elite, no matter the cost. Armed with secrets and scandals, she sets her sights on those who stand in her way - including her former lover, billionaire Derrick Sanchez as she plays the dangerous games with the top players . As Melissa navigates the cutthroat world of high society, she's forced to confront her own dark past and make impossible choices to stay one step ahead. But with each calculated move, she inches closer to her ultimate goal: total domination. Will Melissa's cunning and ambition be enough to secure her place at the top, or will the very secrets she's used to climb the ladder ultimately be her downfall? In this gripping tale of power, deception, and revenge, only one thing is certain: in the game of wealth and power, no one can be trusted."

Ace is trouble. The kind that barges into Raya’s life with cocky smirks, bold games, and the power to ignite a fire she can’t put out. But when sparks fly, will Raya resist him, or will she get burned? Burning Roses is a whirlwind of tension, sass, and scorching chemistry. Will their clashes destroy them—or pull them closer than they ever expected?

Blood. Blood was dripping from my forehead. Panting, I tried to catch my breath. For a minute, I was tempted to look back and see if the Japanese Yakuza was chasing after me. I muttered a curse, trudging through the quiet street, making sure to hide in the shadows, avoiding all streetlights. Stupid Japanese Mafia Boss and his claim to rule the mafia world. But I will never let him. Not after killing my entire family. Thinking about them, a brief flashback of my father screaming for me to flee before a bullet passed through his head, instantly ending his life, appeared in my line of vision. I clenched my hands into fists, sadness and fury burning inside me. I will make sure that the Japanese Mafia will pay for what they did. I will avenge my father. My family. From this day forward, they have declared war. And war they shall have. *** Cover Image from Google

With the many missing cases that had been happening lately, the detective Victor finds himself with yet another case, that will change his future forever.

Ethan Blackwood is more than just a ruthless CEO and a formidable Alpha of the Silvercrest pack—he’s the last line of defense against a rising darkness threatening to consume his world. As strange attacks and supernatural anomalies plague his territory, Ethan finds himself drawn deeper into a web of ancient magic, betrayal, and dangerous enemies who won’t stop until they see him fall. Amid the chaos, Lila Calloway, a mysterious witch with a past shrouded in secrets, becomes an unlikely ally. Her knowledge of forbidden magic and her uncanny ability to anticipate the enemy’s moves make her invaluable—but her true motives remain unclear. The more time Ethan spends with her, the more he’s torn between his instincts to protect his pack and the inexplicable pull he feels toward her. As tensions escalate, Amelia Carter, Ethan’s loyal Beta, struggles to hold the pack together while keeping her own feelings for Ethan buried. But when a devastating betrayal reveals a traitor within their ranks, the fragile trust between them begins to crack. Now, with the enemy closing in and their resources stretched thin, Ethan must uncover the secrets of the ancient Binding Stone—an artifact that could either save his pack or destroy everything he holds dear. As alliances shift and forbidden desires ignite, Ethan is forced to confront not only the dangers lurking outside but also the darkness within himself. In a world where loyalty is tested, love is forbidden, and power comes at a steep price, Ethan must decide how far he’s willing to go to protect those he loves—and whether the Alpha’s strength is enough to survive the shadows threatening to consume them all.

A cursed Rose Crown. A lost princess. And a contract that binds her to a mysterious knight. Elena must face deadly trials to reclaim her kingdom and rewrite her destiny.