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Aria Lin lives in the shadows of pain brought by fire that didn't consume her but left her permanently in its heat, family shattered by the fire's scandal. Zayden Croix, a boy who rises from the fire, survived but died within, grew colder than his nightmares, and a self branded sinner for what he couldn't control. When their worlds collide, and a love so fragile, it could only survive in the space between guilt and pain. Shared pain, tears, and guilt, but the truth is still burning deep within, and not everything was as it seems.

Josh Kathiwap never expected his first big case to land him in a janitor’s uniform….undercover in one of the country’s most elite companies. His mission? Get close to the billionaire heir suspected of running a drug empire. But he’s already failed step one. Because Tai Sukhum isn’t just the target. He’s the stranger Josh slept with the night before. Tai remembers. But Josh doesn’t. While Tai grows obsessed , watching his every move.... Josh sees only one path forward: get close, gain his trust, find the evidence, and bring him down …. even if it means playing a game of seduction and deceit. Tai wants Josh. Josh wants the truth. When fake emotions start to feel real… When lines blur between betrayal and desire… Who’s really playing who? Will Josh be the one to expose Tai? Or will he be the one broken?

Harish, a modern man from xxxxxxxxxxx, India, found his ordinary life brutally ripped apart, replaced by a nightmare of steel and blood. Plucked from his mundane existence, he awoke in a world teeming with mythical creatures and unfathomable powers, inexplicably bonded to a mysterious, game-like Apex Nexus system. This isn't just one fantasy world, but all of them. The Nexus, a colossal, impossible tower, links Murim realms of martial arts masters, glittering kingdoms of swords and magic, ethereal Spirit Wilds, the ancient domains of Dragons, and the desolate, sulfurous Demonic Hells—even the divine sanctuaries of Greek, Norse, and Chinese Gods. All are interwoven, each floor a new, perilous reality. Harish is no hero, yet he's been granted abilities that defy logic: Absolute Regeneration heals any wound, Chaos Breaking Divine Perception reveals hidden truths, and Daily Attribute Double ensures exponential growth. With Instant Mastery of All Things and Unlimited EXP, he's on a hyper-accelerated path to omnicompetence. His first challenge? A Blood Demon Cavalry General, a creature of pure malice, which he somehow overcame. But why him? Why was he, a man who knew nothing of chi or mana, chosen for this brutal cosmic ascent? As he navigates the treacherous floors of the Nexus, battling monstrous foes and encountering beings of legend, Harish must unravel the mystery of his own existence and the true purpose of his absurd power. Is he a pawn, a test subject, or something far greater? The Nexus promises unimaginable rewards: immense power, legendary wealth, and ultimate freedom to traverse realities. But it is also a brutal arena, drawing candidates from every conceivable world, each vying for supremacy. Harish's former life feels like a distant dream, replaced by a raw, brutal, and undeniably real struggle for survival. The journey up the Apex Nexus has just begun. What truths lie hidden within its infinite floors? And what will Harish become as he climbs—a savior, a conqueror, or something else entirely in this grand, cosmic game?

Hey, lovely readers Welcome to The soundtrack of us, a story that’s been quietly growing in my heart for a while now. It’s about two souls who meet in the most unexpected way—a world-famous singer drowning in noise, and a quiet girl from a quiet town who doesn’t want anything from him… This isn’t your squeaky-clean fangirl fantasy. Oh no. This is a slow, lingering burn. A connection so raw, it slips under your skin before you know it. Their messages? Feel like confessions. Their silence? Feels like tension. Their friendship? Let’s just say it’s not going to stay just that for long. So buckle up, hold your breath, and don’t blame me if you start smiling at your phone like a fool Let me know how deep the butterflies hit - Vera Roy

everyday when maliah went home after school hours, she would always see a man who seemed to be stalking her and say nothing while following her til she reaches the doorstep of her house, until one day she had enough and decided to confront him, little did she know that what she sees in him is more than what meet the eye......... @alishawalker2022

When renowned forensic linguist Aanya Roy is called in to decode a series of mysterious letters written in a forgotten language, she steps into a case that feels eerily familiar. The words are strange, poetic — and somehow seem to echo with fragments of her past. Working alongside the quiet and guarded Inspector Karan Malhotra, Aanya finds herself drawn into a web of hidden codes, buried memories, and secrets that refuse to stay silent. As the investigation deepens, so does her entanglement — not just with the case, but with the man assigned to protect it. But some scripts aren’t meant to be read. And some truths weren’t meant to be found. The Shadows Beneath Us is a gripping and lyrical romance thriller that explores how trauma speaks in silence, how love can unravel in layers, and how the past always leaves something written between the lines.

The story sheds light on two separate lives. Jonah and Sakura from two different countries. Jonah, an emotional distant young man in the UK and Sakura, a highly spirited girl chasing her basketball dreams. What happens when their worlds unexpectedly collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about life, emotions, and eachother.

Follow Ken Sato on his journey on going to the U.S and his struggles with being there.

What if the moment you almost gave up became the moment someone gave you a reason to stay? Iraaya carries scars no one sees, hiding behind words and silence. Ehan lost everything in an instant, drifting through life without purpose. On a cold evening by the river, two broken souls collide-one leaps into the water to save a stranger, the other finds himself pulled back from the edge. Sometimes, healing begins in the most unexpected places. *The Bridge Between Us* is a story of pain, courage, and the fragile hope that love can heal even the deepest wounds.

This is not a love story. It’s the wreckage after one. this book is for those- "For the ones still carrying ghosts in silence." It’s about a boy who gave everything—time, heart, soul—to someone who barely looked back. This is a story of being forgotten by the one person you couldn’t forget, of watching someone become a stranger while they still carry a piece of you. He wasn’t chasing a fairytale. He was trying to make sense of a connection that once felt real—but maybe never was. Through short, intimate chapters, this story is about the haunting aftermath of love: the slow burn, sleepless nights, the what-ifs, the ache of being forgotten by the one person who mattered most. A side— the part no one ever hears. “If it was never real for you, why does it still ruin me?”

Eric Harrison is a man of precision—a pastry chef with a cold edge, respected in every room he enters. Sarah is quiet, guarded, and never meant to be on his radar. But once he sees her, he can’t look away. Something about her silence unsettles him. Something about his attention terrifies her. But pasts have a way of catching up. And when buried truths surface, even the sweetest beginnings can end in ruin. What do you do when the truth can ruin everything? And what if love is the only thing you can’t protect?

Asin and Oliver were living a lavish lifestyle thanks to their family fortune..from the outside looking in. But it was a part of a whole.. Their other lives involving fast cars, illegal racing scene, dangerous rivals and Unknowns .. and now marriage? Yet there is such a thing as the perfect plan for even such a situation is there not? This is not that plans story.

The girl named Anaya, a quiet 18-year old university student in Hyderabad, who has never believed in love. surrounded by friends who drift in and out of relationships, she keeps her heart guarded, afraid of being left behind. the fear of abandonment clings to her so tightly that even the idea of love feels terrifying. but one day, she decided to love later it turns misunderstanding which is broke her heart even deeply. later, overwhelmed by loneliness and the ache of longing, she makes a bold choice that if love in real life is too painful, I'll choose someone from my imagination. then she choose a Chinese actor named Yu Chen, who she often sees in dramas and he becomes her quiet escape, and she decides to fall in love with him. not for who he is, but for how his acting, singing makes her feel, safe, distant, unreachable. she knows it hurts. she knows this kind of love is lonely too. but she lets herself fall. on countless nights, she pours her emotions into the sky, whispering to the moon, hoping somehow he might hear her silent confessions. in her sorrow, she begins to write stories filled with feelings she could never speak. under a secret penname, her words travel far, touching lives and earning her quiet fame. her success finally brings her the chance to go to Beijing, the place where he lives. And now the real love story begins... of how she crossed borders, not just between countries, but between fear and courage. of how she learned that even the most distant dreams can begin to bloom when you believe in yourself. and how, through every heartbreak, every whispered prayer under the moonlight... she didn't just find him... she found herself... and in the quiet melody of her heart, she was finally... loved back. can she...

After a war that broke the world, love became the most dangerous thing left alive. Centuries after the War of Madness, the once-noble Lucian Vhalcrest rises from slavery to royalty through sheer will, manipulation, and mystery. The Emperor of Alexandria, recognizing Lucian’s brilliance, adopts him as heir—placing him beside Lydia Vainsblood, the emperor’s only daughter. But Lydia is no ordinary princess. She’s the Blood Queen—an intelligent, composed, cunning vampire with yandere edges, political masks, and a buried fear of abandonment. Five years younger than Lucian and secretly devoted to him, their forbidden attraction simmers beneath layers of courtly duty, familial tension, and fate. Their bond deepens in secret, tangled in passion and emotional restraint. When Lydia turns eighteen, the Emperor arranges their political marriage—believing it’s safer to marry his daughter to a known weapon than risk a stranger with ambition. Lydia agrees, believing Lucian is the only one who truly sees her. Together, they adopt a mute orphan girl named Lilac, whose strange empathy and unnerving paintings begin to unravel a prophecy far older than either of them. The Coral Moon rises… and something ancient stirs. As the blood-red Coral Moon approaches, reality begins to twist. Lilac, though silent, begins painting horrifying premonitions—Lucian with hollow, glowing eyes; Lydia lying in blood. The air shifts. Mirrors distort. Whispers speak in tongues no one remembers. Lucian starts seeing flashes of a forgotten god—Vharel, the Broken Lover. Not in dreams, but in mirrors, in reflections, in the shadow of his own thoughts. Vharel loved once, and lost. Now his soul drifts, desperate to finish his story… through Lucian. Lydia senses Lucian slipping. She kisses him under the Coral Moon to tether him—to anchor his soul. That kiss awakens something ancient. Magic ignites. The curse of bloodlines fuses them. The Coral Kiss triggers a divine event… and draws Vharel into their world "Velros magos mentasu" — I'm joining you soon, my love. When Vharel descends, he doesn’t come as an enemy—but a mirror. A version of what Lucian could become. The fight is brutal, divine, and emotional—not just blade versus god, but soul versus reflection. Lucian lands the killing blow, but Vharel smiles. He wanted this. > “You were the ending I was never strong enough to reach.” With a final whisper to his lost beloved, Vharel lets himself be absorbed. His divine essence fuses with Lucian’s body—his memories, madness,

"Sometimes the ones we fight hardest with... are the ones our hearts fight hardest for." In Pages of Us, Roxy, a fierce, stubborn, and a little too loud—spends her teenage years wrapped in rivalries, heartbreaks, and the kind of friendships that bruise and heal in equal measure. Now a grown woman and a writer, Roxy pens down her story before marrying the love of her life. She begins to tell the story of how it all began—of six broken kids, tangled hearts, and one unforgettable journey to find out what it really means to love someone. A coming-of-age story about love that grows in the unlikeliest places.

What would happen if you put 150 students together in a school-like system and had them compete in various challenges to earn points to try and become number one? The outcome has been pretty bland for the past few years at Astral Academy, and the results are not what the higher-ups who run it want, until now. New students have enrolled and will change everything. New faces with clashing personalities will compete against each other to get the reward that first place offers. Five different classes with thirty different students in each class. Who will come out on top? Malakai, who came from London to compete in this academy? Maria, the daughter of a famous actress? Alexander, who has got everything he has ever wanted? Ryan, who can get anything he wants? Isabella, who has never had to try for anything she's done. Dillon, who wants everything everyone else has? Adam, who wants to prove a point? Too many names but only one top spot. Will they be entertaining? I post chapters every Saturday. INDEFINITE HIATUS VOLUME 4 SOON!

Stardust Between Us By Fafoo01 In their final year of high school, Ayame and Kael are inseparable — bound by laughter, dreams, and a love that feels written in the stars. But when graduation comes, so does a cosmic rift neither of them understands. A mysterious force pulls them apart, each waking up in parallel realms filled with magic, danger, and ancient prophecies. As Ayame discovers a world ruled by forgotten goddesses and elemental trials, Kael finds himself among rebel sorcerers and shadow beasts in a kingdom collapsing under its own secrets. With memories fading and time slipping, they each begin a quest — not just to survive, but to find the stardust thread that still binds their hearts across dimensions. Will love be enough to reunite them when fate has other plans?

Lorelei Adams finds love at a time she gave up on it , She finally allows herself to fall in love again.

There was a man that ruled over all. That man surpassed heaven and managed to slay all. He was call, The Slayer of Heaven.

Liam Doherty has always been haunted by dreams—visions of fire, whispers of ancient beings, and a darkness that calls his name. Every night, the same nightmare consumes him, leaving him with questions no one can answer. But when strange abilities begin manifesting, he realizes his dreams were never just dreams—they were warnings.. Each day, his power grows, and so does the blood on his hands. But as he unravels the truth of his existence, one question remains: is he the savior of this world… or its doom?

In the quiet spaces between words and silences, two lives flicker — drawn together by fate, pulled apart by secrets. Between cultures, faiths, and unspoken fears, they navigate the delicate dance of love that’s both fragile and fierce. This is a story about the moments that matter — the almosts, the maybes, and the courage it takes to simply keep trying.

She is cold by heart, numb, she hated love but she loved to play with hearts, she wanted nothing but the fun that comes with breaking up, she didn't know love and she didn't want to, she is Robin Williams, a business career lady, she was born poor but worked her way up the scale, she was known as ruthless and called a lot of names by other people. He is Kai Arthur, the love of many girls but his heart searched for one person, a childhood friend, he had done wrong to, he swore he would marry only her and no matter what he did he was going to find her marry her and make her his forever. Join the adventure as these two different souls come into contact by fate and their journey they enback together

In the quiet town of Larkspur Falls, nothing ever happens—until one rainy night when a mysterious man steps out of a shadowed car and walks into a near-empty diner. Watching from the corner booth is Jack, a tired factory worker trying to survive the night shift blues. But when the stranger enters, Jack’s ordinary life spirals into something far more sinister. Who is this man? Why does he know Jack’s name? And why are people around Jack beginning to disappear? As the storm builds outside, secrets buried for decades rise to the surface. In just five chapters, Jack must face a chilling truth: sometimes, the past doesn't stay buried—it drives back into town in an old Chevy Caprice.

She forgot his face ,his voice ,his touch . and yet she searches for him in others ,to inflict the same pain she felt before supposedly dying Lucien: she back from the dead ,for revenge or love I don't care , as long as she see me