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It is said that the second daughter of the Yu Family is an Unlucky Star who only appears once in ten years, born with a lowly status and astonishing stupidity. Everyone mocks and bullies her, avoiding her like the plague, except for Master Shi, the famously aloof and distant ice sculpture of the Imperial City, who believes he has found a treasure. The first time Yu Zhi met Shi Wei, she thought he was a cold and abstinent CEO. After spending more time with him, she realized he was actually a paranoid, cunning, possessive, and childish scoundrel. * One day, while they were watching an idol drama together, Shi Wei suddenly asked, "Why have you never cried for me?" Yu Zhi replied, "My tear glands aren't very active." Shi Wei said, "Really?" Later, every night when Yu Zhi was bullied into crying, he would whisper eerily yet contentedly into her ear, "Zhizhi cried for me, I'm so happy."

Shinae Valerie Gallea is a hotel attendant that clean the rooms before and after they use it. One night, she thought that the room was empty not knowing that a man is still in the shower and was about to take a bath, everything is silent so she thought there's no one in the room not. Both of them was surprised but the CEO didn't let her out. He locked the door and never let her go. The next morning, she's left in the hotel with money with no trace of the man. Months later working in the hotel, the one the man owned, she got pregnant.

Am rewriting the first 49 chapters read it o"Leo's innocence n good novel pink Petals was shattered the day he witnessed a horror he could never forget which he wished so badly his innocent eyes didn’t witness . His elder brother, once a guiding light, plunged a knife into their father's chest, and walked away with a chilling smile. Leo, still a child, was frozen in terror, his playful nature replaced with a haunting dread. He hid in the shadows, his camera still rolling, capturing the sinister act. As the brother vanished, Leo crept out from under the table, his legs trembling like leaves. He approached his father, whose eyes pleaded for silence. "Dad, what happened? Should I call for help? You're bleeding...you look so sick." His father's voice was barely audible, but the urgency was clear. "Leo, listen carefully. The safe...it's yours now. Only your fingerprint can open it. Never let anyone near it. The truth you seek, it's all inside. When your grandfather comes, go with him, take the safe, and leave with him. Protect it with your life." With those final words, his father's eyes glazed over, and he slumped back in his chair, leaving Leo alone with the weight of a dark secret." a slow peace novel love burning within umm hope you would love it coz am inlove with it already love you future readers https://buymeacoffee.com/Pink_Petals

(Matured Content-No rape) “She was promised to a prince. But taken by a monster who calls himself king.” In a realm ruled by blood and empire, twenty-four kingdoms bow to one throne — and at the center of it sits Emperor Zareth Ravaryn, a vampire older than most dynasties, cold as obsidian, and feared as much as he is obeyed. Princess Serenya of Vayrana was never meant to catch his eye. Gentle. Devoted. Already betrothed to the human prince she loved from afar. But one imperial ceremony changed everything. When the Emperor sees her — veiled in gold, eyes full of light — he names her his future Empress. She refuses. He doesn’t ask twice. Now torn from her homeland and chained in silk and duty, Serenya finds herself in a court of shadows, where power is worn like perfume and secrets drip from every whispered bow. But Zareth is not just the monster she feared. He is obsessed. And his obsession doesn’t break... it consumes. As the blood empire trembles under rebellion, forbidden longing ignites between captive and captor, and the girl who once dreamt of love must decide: Will she fight for her freedom— or burn for his throne? Dark fantasy meets imperial seduction in this slow-burn vampire romance — with original lore, dangerous rituals, forbidden love, and a heroine who was never meant to kneel. Welcome to the Empire of Thorns. Where love is a game only monsters win. #bookone of The Empire of Thorns series --- Excerpt. A man stood before her. Not just any man. The man. Eyes like twin flames. Lips curled into a knowing smirk. A voice like thunder dipped in velvet. "And who might you be, little dove?" Zareth purred. Serenya's heart slammed against her ribs. "I-I'm... I was just—" "Lost?" he finished for her, his tone mocking yet oddly amused. She nodded, clutching her veil tighter. His eyes trailed down the curve of her figure, and then back to her eyes. "You're not from around here," he said, though he already knew. "I'm from Vayrana," she managed, voice barely above a whisper. His grin widened. "That explains the veil. So well-behaved. So sweet." He stepped closer, and she instinctively backed up—until her back hit the wall. "Running off alone into a palace full of monsters... either you're braver than you look, or dumber," he drawled, eyes gleaming. Her eyes widened at the insult, but something in his tone kept her frozen. "I didn't mean to be disrespectful—" "Oh, but you weren't," he interrupted. "In fact, you've just made this entire evening… interesting." He reached out, adjusting the edge of her veil with a gentleness that contradicted his deadly aura. "What's your name, dove?" She hesitated. "Your name," he repeated, voice darker now. "I don't ask twice." "Serenya," she whispered. He leaned in, mouth brushing close to her ear. "Serenya," he repeated, tasting it. "Pretty name. Suits you." Then, as quickly as he came, he stepped back. The moment shattered. "Go on now, little dove. Before your father comes searching."

When cold-hearted mafia Don Adrian Morello is forced to marry the daughter of his enemy to seal a fragile peace, he plans to use her — and then destroy her family from within. But Isabella Romano isn’t the soft, obedient bride he expected. She’s dangerous, beautiful, and hiding secrets that could burn both empires to the ground. Trapped in a marriage built on betrayal and bullets, desire collides with revenge. Every kiss is a lie. Every night could be their last. But when Adrian discovers her father wants her dead… He’s faced with an impossible choice: Kill her — or burn the world to protect her. Who will betray who first?

He woke up in a field. No name. No past. Just a weak sigil — barely worth recording. In a world ruled by sigils and ranked magic, Lumen shouldn't matter. But his mark moves. It whispers. And it calls itself a System — a voice only he can hear. Why does it know his name before he does? Why does it warn him of things no one else can see? And why do some monsters call him "the next" before he even learns who he is?

Plot Summary Lior has always painted strange things. Cities that don’t exist. People no one knows. A boy with silver eyes who smiles only in shadows. He never thought any of them were real—until that boy appears in his apartment, bleeding, beautiful, and impossible. Aven Raelthorne. A cursed immortal prince from a world long gone. Painted into life by Lior’s hands. And now… He won’t leave. Genre: BL | Modern Fantasy | Dark Romance | Fluff | Mystery | Soft Angst | Happy Ending

“Mine. You” his crooked words said in a deep voice, carrying a hint of evilness echoed through the silent hall. As he gazes at the petite woman he trapped in his arms, he saw her beautiful dark whirlpool eyes flashing in extreme brilliance. Her dark eyes flickered, instead of being scared, she stared right into his dangerous bloody red eyes, chuckling lowly while raising her brows in provocation, “Can you make me though?” Just then, another person---being, appeared behind her, grabbing her arms with gentle force but firm, not giving her a time to resist, as his heavenly voice fell and entered her ears. "He can't. But I can though," his gentle words filled with intentions echoed, making Chaira narrow her eyes dangerously as Hades growled in jealousy. _ Chaira Traus spent her first life being bullied by her classmates, used as a cash cow by her friends, abused by her family and in-laws and treated as a plaything by her fiancée. She was used and exploited for all her use before she was left with nothing. Going back home while walking after being dropped off in the middle of the road by her fiancé, her unlucky first life ended with the bus running frantically towards her. Being reborn again means she cannot live in the same sequence as in her first life, focusing herself to study hard in everything to slap everyone faces with grace, she found herself studying medicine, hacking, business, martial arts calligraphy and even was able to enter the underground business without any hesitation, as long as she can study it, she studied and entered it. Mastering those things in 10 years, she was about to take things to the next level when she found out… she died, again, from over studying things. At the age of 45, she was without a husband and any heir to take on her mantle. Before she was to grieve her ridiculous death that happened for the second time, she was reborn for the third time. This time, Chaira vowed that she will not die because of ridiculous events. For this life, she will do the things that she can’t do on her past two life, she will have an heir, countless heir that would take on the skills she studied hard on her second life, as for husband? Who needs that. Adopted babies to train are more desirable than having a kid with a possible cheating husband. But first, she got to solve this family first that were trying to marry her to a playboy.

She smiles like everything is perfect. But behind that smile... is a girl quietly breaking. Eliana Benjamin lives her life like a puppet — saying yes when she wants to scream no, obeying rules that strangle her dreams. Her parents decide everything for her: what to wear, where to go, and even how to breathe. But inside? She's not the quiet girl everyone thinks she is. With her sarcastic inner voice, rare rebellious moments with friends, and one unexpected viral video, Eliana's carefully controlled world starts to crack. And then there's Hendrix Parker — the blind date she was supposed to ruin… but accidentally knew. He remembers her. She doesn’t. Or maybe she’s just not ready to. Behind the Perfect Smile is a romantic comedy with a twist of mystery, humor, and heartache. Watch Eliana’s messy, beautiful journey as she learns to say no... and maybe even yes to love.

Beneath Her Brightest Smile tells the story of a young woman who hides her fears and pain behind a radiant facade. When someone sees through her mask and challenges her to trust, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with love, vulnerability, and the courage to embrace her true self.

Just when Maya believed her life couldn't get any more difficult after her mother abandoned her, she found herself taken in by her aunt, who forced her to work late into the night. Maya endured it all, but when she turned 19, news swept across the kingdom: the king sought a wife. That wife turned out to be her—though it felt more like a curse than a blessing. The royal palace was a hell even worse than her aunt's grasp. Maya had envisioned marrying the love of her life who would rescue her from her grim life, showering her with the love and compassion she deserved. Instead, fate handed her the devil himself. Known as the Nightbringer, he inspired terror in everyone who crossed his path, and whispers of his extraordinary powers filled the air. Initially, Maya thought she could withstand him, but he proved to be more than she had imagined. Desperate to escape, Maya soon realized that leaving was not an option. She was bound to him. Forever.

They say if you truly love someone, you would let them go. Not everyone believes that though. in this point of view story a very charming young man who goes by the name of Mark Meadows who finds his true love Amy Heart, wether she likes it or not.

In the dark city of Raventhorn, where supernatural bloodlines rule and power is everything, Selene Veyne once believed in love until her husband shattered her illusions with a single request: an open marriage. Betrayed and disillusioned, she swore off love forever, indulging only in fleeting distractions. But when a dangerous flirtation with her brother’s best friend, Kieran Draven, spirals into something more, she finds herself entangled in a game far deadlier than she ever imagined. Kieran has spent years in brutal warrior training, only to return home to a nightmare his former lover, Selene, is not only his brother’s mate but also trapped in a life of torment. Loving a married woman is forbidden, yet when he discovers the suffering she and her child endure under his brother’s cruelty, Kieran faces an impossible choice: defy the laws of their kind to fight for her or walk away forever. But destiny is cruel. A single mistake—a drugged drink, a night in the wrong bed binds Kieran to Selene’s sister in a marriage of convenience. Though his soul belongs elsewhere, an unexpected obsession begins to consume him, pulling him deeper into a twisted love he cannot escape. In a world where every choice leads to destruction, Selene and Kieran will learn that forbidden love always comes at a cost. With betrayal lurking in the shadows and passion igniting a dangerous hunger, they must decide surrender to their obsession or risk losing everything. In the end, love isn’t the strongest force of all. Obsession is.

The background is set in a small, quiet town on the outskirts of Seoul. In this town, people were friendly, except for one particular neighbourhood. In this neighbourhood, everybody lived their lives as if treading on eggshells, all because of one particular household: the Lees. People surnamed Lee were a dime a dozen, but these particular set of Lees were unique. Dysfunctional. The family consisted of four people; the father and breadwinner Lee Do Joon, the delinquent son Lee Hyuk, the top student Lee Gun, and the town's most beautiful girl Lee Yeo Ri. Lee Yeo Ri was regarded as a saving grace, but before anybody knew it, the saving grace was slowly disintegrating from within. Hidden underneath her perfect, angelic smile, was a girl who was slowly being crushed and torn apart. This is her story. — TRIGGER WARNING — This story contains depictions of rape, violence, and other traumatic scenes. — Cover art by Ren (Twitter: @ikinashi_ren) — Please consider commenting or reviewing; any and all feedback are appreciated! :D

Lu Tong spent seven years studying medicine in the mountains, but upon returning home, he found everything had changed. His eldest sister, a victim of foul play, met a tragic end. His elder brother, wrongfully imprisoned, languished in dungeons. His father journeyed to the capital to seek justice, only to meet a watery demise on the road. His mother, driven to madness overnight, perished in flames. Lu Tong packed his medical kit and headed to the capital of Jingzhou. 'Debts must be repaid, and lives must be avenged! 'If there's no judge, then I'll be the judge from Hell!' In the capital, noble families faced successive tragedies, Commander Pei Yunxing quietly investigated the matter, And suspicions fell on a young woman from the Renxin Medical Hall. However... Before he could find evidence, The girl made her move against him first.

A housekeeper with a hidden past. A mission that changes everything. A love triangle that turns deadly. Sidney, trained in martial arts since childhood, never imagined stepping onto a battlefield, until the day she joins an elite military team on a high-risk mission to rescue the President’s kidnapped daughter from the Russians. What starts as a fight for survival becomes a war of the heart when she finds herself caught between two soldiers: Jake, the man she once obsessed over, and Carl, the man she never expected to fall for. But betrayal lurks in the shadows. Jake’s jealousy spirals into reckless destruction, and Carl’s powerful mother will do anything to keep Sidney out of his life, even arrange his marriage to another woman. As Sidney fights enemies both on and off the battlefield, she uncovers a shocking truth about her past, a secret that ties her to the very mission she’s risking her life for. In love and war, only the strongest survive. And Sidney is ready to fight.

The tale of a grim reaper who hates humans and a human who fell in love with him. From a really young age, Asahi Sato had always been beside Akira's side. They grew up together and faced all hardships together. Akira thought their friendship would last a lifetime but he didn't expect his life to be cut so short by that very friend. Logically speaking, their friendship did last a lifetime but only for Akira. As if having a secret affair with Akira's fiance wasn't enough, Sato also went ahead and killed Akira in order to steal the company. For the first and the last time in his life, Akira felt what it was like to be betrayed by the one you trust the most and the feeling was certainly not that amusing. Even after death, when the Grim Reaper who was in charge of him gave him a wish, Akira didn't hesitate to waste that wish on Sato. "Help me solve my murder." "I want to understand where everything went wrong.” "I want to know why Sato suddenly turned on me and I want to know why my fiance joined him.” Unfortunately, for the poor fellow, the grim reaper in charge of him was not a man who liked to be troubled and it seemed that nobody had ever taught him how to smile. "Tch- So much extra work! Can't you just pass away in peace?" "..." Read on more to know how Akira uncovered the mysterious circumstances behind his death and begged God to change his beloved Grim reaper's fate. __________________________________________ I hope you enjoy!~ __________________________________________ BL||Romance||Grimreaper||Revenge||Fashion||CEO||Secondchance||Fantasy||Fluff||Mystery|| Art by: Cherlyswan.

Desperate to save her critically ill brother, Lin Wanwan makes a reckless decision: to "flirt" with a powerful man she believes can offer a lifeline. In a fateful twist, she mistakenly targets Ye Tingjue, a formidable and rumoredly ruthless business emperor, leading to an unexpected, passion-filled night. Fleeing in shame the next morning and leaving behind what she considers "payment," Wanwan is later stunned to discover that the very man she tried to seduce is not only the anonymous benefactor who miraculously funded her brother's life-saving treatment but also the one she's been desperately trying to find to express her gratitude. Now, Ye Tingjue demands "repayment" in a way she never imagined – by her constant presence and submission to his every whim. Trapped by his possessive, almost "crazy" (fengpi) affection, Lin Wanwan slowly uncovers a deeper truth: their encounter was no accident. The feared tycoon has been orchestrating events, driven by a long-held, intense, and obsessive love for her. As she navigates his overwhelming devotion and the secrets of his past, Wanwan must decide if this all-consuming "repayment" is a cage or the truest form of love she's ever known.

Dios ha muerto o solo nos abandono.

A sudden invitation to a prestigious college in a tourist country leads to an unassuming Adi discovering the truth of what lies beneath this display of courtesy. With the secrets of an entire country revealed, how much truth a man can take will determine the odds of his survival.

When celebrated forensic psychologist Dr. Olivia Harper returns to Boston to consult on a series of architectural "accidents," she expects cracked beams and clever saboteurs—not a trail of bodies staged with surgical precision. Then she meets Ethan Caldwell, a haunted preservation architect whose blueprints are being replicated and weaponized by a killer who knows his past a little too well. Each site isn't just structurally compromised—it’s personally significant. Someone is reconstructing trauma, one restored building at a time. As Olivia and Ethan work to decode century-old blueprints, a chilling pattern emerges: every death mimics a hidden detail in Ethan’s own abandoned designs. And the saboteur? They may be closer to Olivia than she realizes. Just when they think they’ve uncovered the final piece, the entire foundation of the case—and their trust in each other—comes crashing.

As one of the heirs of the Vandaster family, Shiu Vandaster had to work hard and frequently change schools due to his family's reputation and his own delinquent, bad-boy image. He believed that his final year of school would be peaceful and uneventful, with no desire to make friends. But when Shiu reunites with his obsessive childhood friend, Damio, all of his plans fall apart turning his world upside down. Years passed, and they are now adults, however, Damio was determined to stay by his side. No matter how hard Shiu tried to escape from the man's relentless pursuit, the man always managed to find him. Those black, intense eyes seemed to burn with obsession and desire, fixed on Shiu without fail. As their lives became increasingly intertwined, marked by turbulent love and passion, Shiu came to the realization that escaping the man's grasp was impossible.

She wanted him. Not for love. Not for his soul. But for complete control.

hypothetically, what if you were obsessed?

It is no argument that human beings will do anything to get what they want and Alanna Rhee Ingram wasn't an exception to this rule. She believed that in order to get what you wanted there were sacrifices you had to be willing to make. Even if those sacrifices warranted one's death. Especially when the death of that person could bring you a step closer to your utmost goal.

king obsessed with strength, knowing neither weakness nor defeat. But when a mysterious entity appears, offering him a deal he cannot refuse, he finds himself on a journey beyond life and death—where ambition and absolute desire clash for control. Will he finally achieve the power he seeks, or will he find himself trapped in a game far greater than he ever imagined

In the forgotten outskirts of Kurohana City, a chilling legend whispers through alleyways and dreams — of a being that smiles in the dark. When 17-year-old Rei Kazuki starts seeing twisted grins in mirrors and shadows that follow him too closely, he believes he’s losing his mind. But the truth is far worse. The Smiling Shadow — a primordial entity long erased from history — has chosen him. Bound by an ancient curse, Rei is thrust into a hidden war between cursed bloodlines, rogue exorcists, and eldritch beasts that dwell beneath the surface of reality. As the line between dream and nightmare fades, Rei must confront a question no one dares to ask: What happens when the darkness starts to smile back? Some doors should never be opened. Some names should never be remembered. And some smiles… should never be seen. A/N: I will be posting this novel on RoyalRoad.com