The Beds Are Burning Midnight Oil

In the glittering world of wealth and power, Noah Kingston is a name whispered in fear—the ruthless, untouchable king of the mafia underworld. Cold, calculating, and merciless, he has built an empire on blood and betrayal. Trust is his greatest weapon, and he offers it to no one. But when Elena Carter enters his life, everything changes. Beautiful, enigmatic, and seemingly harmless, she appears like just another socialite trying to rub shoulders with the elite. But Elena has a secret—she was sent by Noah’s enemies to infiltrate his world and find his weakness. What begins as a deadly game of deception soon spirals into a dangerous obsession neither of them can control. Noah, blinded by his growing desire for Elena, doesn’t realize she is the key to his downfall. And Elena, caught between loyalty and love, is forced to make a choice—betray the man she’s falling for or destroy the people who sent her. But in this twisted game, neither of them plays by the rules. And when the truth finally comes out, there will be blood. “The Betrayal That Burned” is a dark, passionate, and dangerous mafia romance, where love is a weapon and trust is a curse. Lies will be exposed, hearts will be broken, and nothing will ever be the same.

The war for freedom is far from over. But this time, the enemy isn’t just the government—it’s the ghosts of the past. After escaping Arkadia-7, Myst is left with nothing but fragmented memories and a name that no longer feels like her own. The government may have lost their prized experiment, Blue Rose, but the damage has already been done. Struggling to recover from the mind control that nearly erased her humanity, Myst finds herself caught between the Clan’s growing resistance and the haunting truth of who—or what—she was created to be. But she isn’t the only one changed by the war. As the Clan prepares to strike back against the government’s growing influence, an unsettling presence begins to rise from the shadows. A weapon perfected through pain. The government has never been one to waste a valuable experiment. And some projects never truly end.

Promised revenge by the Duke through a political marriage, Ivelle was betrayed. She was about to die on her wedding day, only to be granted a second chance by the dragons she once feared. Now, with dragon blood coursing through her veins and the truth of her royal lineage revealed, Ivelle finds herself in a deadly game of power set by the king who never acknowledged her as his own. Determined to get back against the people who destroyed her life, she makes an unusual alliance with a wizard. However, a new threat arises as her opponents get closer. The previously self-centered Duke starts to develop feelings for her, and the devoted wizard becomes desperate to gain her affection. Caught between two men who would do anything for her love, she can’t afford to let emotions get in the way. Because the path to destruction may cost her more than she bargained for.

As a Helderian, a race laid to waste by the royal family, Aster lost everything when he was a child. Now, trapped in a brothel and striving to survive against all odds, Aster will go to all lengths to protect all he cherishes including the family he's built within the brothel and the son he has given birth to within its walls. In an unprecedented turn of events, Aster is chosen as an escort for the royal family where he will have to face his greatest fears. He will discover a world of sacrifice as he confronts his greatest enemies, and be torn by an unexpected and fated love in no one other than the stubborn, alluring, and kindhearted fifth prince. Darius Sahil Alexandrius is the fifth prince of The Kingdom of Crystalline. A prince that was abandoned as a child to fend for himself, he lives on trying to come to terms with a broken family, and finding his own foothold in the world. However, he will realize that everything he knows as truth is more than meets the eye, and that the corruption happening within the royal family and political factions will change the world forever. In a twist of fate, Darius will have to choose between duty and love as he realizes that sometimes everything is worth sacrificing for one single beautiful person. Aster and Darius will unite in this epic story of magic, sacrifice, and love. Author's Note: This novel takes characteristics of the Omegaverse genre, which is a popular genre commonly seen in Japanese and Korean BL. This novel may not be for the faint of heart and may have topics that may trigger individuals. Please read at your own caution. Thank you for taking your time to read this story which I have poured a lot of time and dedication to. Please feel free to leave comments and thoughts. (C) 2025 Twinkle_29 All rights reserved. Cover Art: Kohi S @kohi_s Banner Art: Kohi S @kohi_s User Image Art: kiwicreek

For centuries, the Empire of Velmoria ruled the land, blessed by the six gods. But when the Dark King, Bethnal, returned as a powerful sorcerer, he unleashed a curse that forced both mystical creatures and humans to fight for survival before taking control of the throne. The former Light King, Troy, who was killed by his brother, Bethnal, is reincarnated into the body of an ordinary human with his magic core still active. His goal is to regain his lost spells and reclaim the throne, but he is unaware of the challenges ahead.

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?

Leon Russo. The 30th mafia man. Italian. Influential, tough, possessive, but when it comes to her.. When I first saw her in that damn club and the way she sang... My heart broke into a thousand pieces. Anastasia... You will be mine. You're already mine.

Karam knows something, something that the USA is after, Russia is after, otherworldly entities beyond humans are after. He found out something that he shouldn't have, something that made him important, and in danger. A secret kept from people, a secret involving aliens, the supernatural, hell, heaven, god, devil, and a hidden side of government and superpowers running under the nose of ordinary people for centuries. A secret that's answer to all unanswered questions, all mysteries, everything. Something way beyond the understanding of the normal, a system of the unexplained. He found that secret, for it had stolen someone he loved.

Detective Lucas Ross solves a high-profile murder but is soon framed and hunted. Fleeing, he uncovers a vast conspiracy manipulating reality itself. Aided by mysterious figures yet constantly pursued, he pieces together fragments of a hidden truth. As danger escalates, Lucas must decide who to trust before the unseen forces erase him entirely.

People are vanishing at exactly midnight—not just from the world, but from existence itself. Their names erased, their records wiped clean, as if they had never been born. The only evidence they were ever real? Faint memories lingering in the minds of those closest to them. Detective Adrian Holt stumbles upon the case when a man named Mark Evans disappears, leaving behind only an untouched apartment and a two-second blackout on security footage. As Adrian digs deeper, he finds a pattern—six similar cases, all at 12:00 AM sharp. No bodies. No signs of struggle. Just nothingness. Determined to uncover the truth, Adrian decides to stay inside the next victim’s home as the clock strikes twelve. But what he finds is not a kidnapper, nor a killer… but something far worse. Something that watches. Something that waits. And now, it knows his name. As Adrian races against time, he must answer the impossible question: What happens to those erased? And more importantly—how do you solve a crime that never existed?

Misa can’t stand him. Every little thing about him sets her on edge—the way he chews, the way he smiles, the way he exists.Short story

When a graduation trip becomes a nightmare. Ethan Carter was your average 8th grader, excited about spending the night at a famous amusement park with his friends and girlfriend for his graduation celebration. It would be a night of fun, laughter, and memories that would last a lifetime. But at 1 AM, everything changed. A cold-blooded gang kidnaps Ethan and 14 other students and takes them to a hidden underground complex where they are thrown off a massive chasm, abandoned to perish. Miraculously, Ethan survives the plummet, running away into the depths of the mysterious building. In peril at every turn, he discovers their next horrific scheme and escapes by a hair's breadth. But there's a hitch. He lost his phone. Now the world believes he's dead: His girlfriend, his friends, everybody. But Ethan is alive and kicking, and he's not going to stay silent. Determined and bound to save the others, uncover the secrets of the facility, and take down the organization that tried to kill him, Ethan embarks on a perilous journey. With time ticked away and the kidnappers hot on his heels, Ethan must prove himself to be no mere lost victim. He is the survivor who they never considered.

Lisa, an 18-year-old dreamer, finally arrives in Beijing, the city she has always longed to see. With passion and determination, she lands a job at Z&K, one of the most successful tech companies in China, specializing in animation, game development, and electronics. But what she doesn't expect is her cold and distant CEO—Felix. Felix, at just 19, carries the weight of an entire family on his shoulders. He supports 30 people, including his parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, without receiving so much as a thank you. Hardened by years of responsibility, he trusts no one and allows no emotions to show. But when Lisa enters his life, everything changes. Her kindness, warmth, and unshakable spirit begin to melt his icy heart. As romance blooms in the workplace, jealous rivals, betrayals, and family drama threaten to pull them apart. Hana, Lisa’s so-called friend, secretly desires Felix. Victor Wu, a powerful rival, sees Felix as an obstacle. And when Lisa’s cousin, Linda, arrives with dangerous intentions, their love is put to the ultimate test. Can Lisa break down the walls around Felix’s heart? Will Felix fight to protect the only person who has ever truly cared for him? Or will the enemies lurking in the shadows tear them apart forever? A story of love, power, and survival in the heart of Beijing—Love in Beijing will take you on an unforgettable journey of romance, heartbreak, and triumph.

whispers at midnight: A Haunting Love Beyond Death Genre: Paranormal Romance | Dark Supernatural Mystery | Mature & Spicy Synopsis: When Amara opens her door at midnight to find her lost love, Aiden, standing in the rain, she believes fate has given them another chance. But the next morning, a devastating phone call shatters her reality Aiden died in a car crash an hour before he arrived at her doorstep. Trapped between life and death, Aiden’s presence is intoxicating, his love a burning obsession that transcends the grave. Each midnight, he returns, their passion deepening, their bond defying all logic. But the longer he stays, the darker he becomes. Shadows whisper his name, the air turns cold with his presence, and soon, Amara realizes that love isn’t the only thing keeping him tied to this world. As a mysterious medium warns Amara of the dangers of holding onto the dead, she faces an impossible choice fight to keep Aiden by her side, risking his transformation into something monstrous, or set him free and lose him forever. But when love is as deep as theirs, is goodbye ever truly the end? Themes: Obsession, love beyond death, passion, fate vs. free will, supernatural consequences. Tropes: ✔️ Midnight Lovers – Aiden can only appear at the witching hour. ✔️ Haunting Romance – Their love defies death but comes at a cost. ✔️ Dangerously Devoted – Aiden’s love is consuming, almost possessive. ✔️ Bittersweet Goodbye – Some love stories aren’t meant to last forever. Perfect for readers who love: steamy paranormal romance, emotional tension, gothic mystery, and love stories that leave a haunting imprint long after the final page.

Earth is under siege. The Devils of the Red Moon, a ruthless organization, seek to enslave humanity, crushing all who resist. Hope was nearly lost—until a group of elite warriors, the Angels of the Burning Sun, rose to stand against them. Among these warriors was Suzan, one of the fiercest to ever battle the devils. But when her husband, Lucas, fell in combat, his dying wish forced her to leave the organization. Even though she stepped away from the battlefield, she never abandoned the fight. In the shadows, she raised their son, Zack Everest, to be the devils’ ultimate demise. Now, Zack has joined the Angels of the Burning Sun, prepared to carve his path through the darkness. But the deeper he steps into this war, the more he realizes—strength alone isn’t enough. Hidden enemies lurk in the shadows, alliances are never certain, and even the brightest flames can be extinguished. In a world where trust is fragile and power comes at a cost, the battle against the devils may not be the only fight Zack has to face.

Midnight Roses follows Jasmine, a young florist who receives a secret invitation to an exclusive werewolf ball. There, she meets Draven, the feared Alpha cursed with a dark fate. Drawn to each other by an undeniable connection, Jasmine soon discovers that she may be the key to breaking Draven’s curse. But as secrets unravel, she realizes her very existence is a threat to the powerful Shadow Council—forcing her to choose between love and destiny before it’s too late.

Happy Ever After Midnight is what would happen if a fairy tale was written for and by the LGBTQ+ community. It tells the story of a fairy godmother whose latest assigned princess is proving more complicated than planned.

(Nero with the Burning Flames) In the mountain village of Emberstead, where fire magic is both a gift and a curse, Nero has always been different. His flames burn hotter, wilder—untamed and unpredictable. But when the dark Firelord Nachogi descends upon his home, seeking to consume all light and power, Nero’s destiny is set ablaze. Entrusted with the Sacred Flame by his fallen master, Aizen, Nero must learn to control his fire before it controls him. With his closest friends, Angel and Nagel, by his side, he embarks on a journey of brutal training, devastating battles, and self-discovery. But Nachogi’s darkness is unlike anything the world has faced before. His Devouring Flames don’t just burn—they erase. And he is after Nero’s power, believing it to be the key to his ultimate victory. As war ignites, Nero must confront his deepest fears, rage, and doubts. Will his fire be a weapon of destruction—or a light that saves his people? A battle of fire and fate begins. The flames of destiny will either consume or illuminate.

College was like a wake-up call for most people. Especially the likes of Christopher Owen, who spent the rest of his high school years messing around and pining for the boy he never had. Having had a frustrating high school year, he decided to dedicate himself to his studies in college.   He flew many miles away from home, changed his looks, and hid his real identity from everyone.  His plans were simple: study hard, pass well, no dating. But then he realized two things: life was anything but easy without the backing of his last name. And... he wasn't sure how long he could last before he jumped his roommate, who was obviously not gay. But lust wasn't love, right? Maybe he could indulge a little? Just a little, I promise. ***** EXCERPT: "THAT ARROGANT, GOOD FOR NOTHING, DEMONIC IDIOT! I HATE HIM SO MUCH!" "O-kay... what is going on?" A friend asked him, watching as he paced around the room he just entered. "After battling for a long time. A LONG TIME!" he breathed heavily before continuing, "I... I confessed to him today." The other sat up, eyes wide. "For real?" "And then... with that stupid lollipop in his mouth, he just looked at me and said Okay. OKAY!" Gasps. "I didn't even know people said "okay" to love confessions, but he said "okay" to me!" -- Meanwhile, while he was there panicking, the one who had been confessed to remained seated where he was in the room. He had not moved an inch from that position since he got confessed to. But if one looked closely, they would notice how red his face was, up to the tips of his ears. He suddenly chuckled to himself. "That idiot," he muttered, looking at the door the other had taken.

Mia, a quiet office worker in Houston, Texas, has always felt small in a bustling world. One fateful night, a violent explosion in a dark alley shatters her ordinary existence and forces her into a dangerous web of secrets and betrayals. Drawn into a world where her family’s mysterious past holds the key to an ancient secret society, Mia must battle both external threats and inner doubts. Along the way, her growing, complicated romance with the enigmatic Ethan is put to the test. As she unravels clues and confronts enemies determined to silence her, Mia transforms from a vulnerable bystander into a determined protector of her city’s hidden truths.

And she spoke, “So many of you are so ignorant. And so dirty. And evil. I will be upon your lives while you use my words. My sounds. My actions. You really are nothing. Less than anything. Babylon. You stole from me. Cut me. Bled me. Mock me. I’ve had enough. It’s time for the truth in the world to know whose word it is.”

Atlas finds himself lost in life, without a place to call home, that until Mr. Zephyr— A man with a wealthy man that irradiates with a certain warmth , a warmth such as the love of a parent , yet there's a mysterious side to this man. As Atlas gets accustomed to this new lifestyle he will uncover the secrets and hidden rules of Mr. Zephyr's life. Will, Atlas be pulled into this world of mystery ?

#Toxic Love #Obsession #Betrayal #Vengeance “Don’t blame me, Love. For it’s you who forced my hand.” In her entire lifetime, she had only loved one man. And that man, was the very person who had betrayed her and left her for another woman. === Riize was born a failure of a demon with no horn and visually impaired. Fortunately, miracles did exist and when it came to fall upon her, her pathetic life took a huge turn. She awakened her demonic abilities and even get herself a handsome lover! Riize thought that her life would be a path of flowers from that moment onwards, until the entirety of her bright future shattered upon her lover’s painful betrayal. Returning back to the useless demon she was once, Riize vowed to take revenge against that dog pair of a man and woman for cheating on her. But, with her powers now gone, would she be able to exact her revenge? What about the red-haired retriever who kept on professing his love for her at any chance? What exactly did the retriever want from her? Love? Hah. Riize had only one thing to say, “Utterly Ridiculous.” === Excerpt: “Tell me the truth. If I hadn’t took the gamble and broke your trust, would you still stay by my side, even if you found out that I was never the person you thought to be?” His cold voice quivered at the very end as if his entire being was on the verge of falling apart. Riize clutched her fingers, not daring to raise her eyes as she was afraid that her strong resolution would crumble the moment she saw his miserable state. “Yes.” Her voice was firm, leaving no space for doubt to bloom. “I wouldn’t have left as for the least, for once at that time, I had come to love you not because of whatever you are in the past but because, I learnt to embrace your shortcomings and desire you for whoever you are.” === [WARNING: SUGGESTIVE CONTENTS, MILD DEPICTION OF VIOLENCE?]