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En su vida pasada, Su Xiaofei lo perdió todo cuando la otra hija de su padre llegó, arruinando esencialmente su vida. Solo al final de su vida su hermanastra Ye Mingyu reveló la verdad. Su Xiaofei no era la hija biológica de sus padres, sino una huérfana que ellos eligieron adoptar al descubrir que su madre adoptiva no podía concebir. Después de perder a su madre adoptiva y su propia vida, ¡a Su Xiaofei se le dio la oportunidad de corregir las cosas! Volviendo a los días antes de que la madre y la hija arruinaran su vida, Su Xiaofei decidió que ya no sería una hija obediente para su despreciable padre, y prometió no amar a su basura de esposo. Justo cuando pensó que su corazón se había vuelto frío e inmune al amor, un cierto Joven Maestro Lu decidió profesar su amor eterno por ella. En los últimos momentos de su vida pasada, Lu Qingfeng fue el único que sostuvo su cuerpo inerte cerca y derramó lágrimas mientras ella partía del mundo de los vivos. —Ya lo he decidido. Aparte de ti, no me casaré con alguien más. Adicionalmente, en esta vida y en las siguientes, solo te tendré a ti como mi esposa. En los ojos de todos, ella era la malvada villana, pero para Lu Qingfeng, Su Xiaofei era su diosa personal. Mientras navega por su segunda oportunidad en la vida, ¿podría Su Xiaofei enseñarle a su corazón a no dejarse conmover por su amor? Editor/corrector: ninaviews Advertencia de futuras escenas y temas r18 no apropiados para el público joven. Ilustración de la portada del libro por Snow Le Art Derechos de autor 2022 anjeeriku

Sau khi thi đỗ đại học Huy dọn lên thành phố sống nhờ trong nhà một người anh họ. Ngay lần gặp đầu tiên Huy đã sa ngã vào vẻ đẹp của chị dâu. Sẵn có mên rượu trong người, lần đầu tiên cậu sinh viên mới lớn đã làm ra điều điên rồ.

Ein Taugenichts, der drei Jahre lang verschwunden war, hat endlich sein Comeback geschafft! Er erbte erfolgreich uralte Kräfte, die dem Himmel trotzen! Er beherrscht medizinische Fähigkeiten und Zaubersprüche, die Stadt liegt ihm zu Füßen - alles ist in seiner Hand!

prequel: "CRESCERE NEL CRIMINE". Il tempo passa e la vita non può far altro che continuare. Dopo essere fuggiti da quel posto, divenuto ora cenere ricominceranno, a modo loro, nell'unico che conoscono. Quando ci sei dentro fino al collo come potresti venirne fuori? Sarebbe come smettere di essere chi sei. Come potresti aspettarti di cambiare vita quando ciò che conosci riguarda solo il crimine? Possono solo presentarsi nuove sfide, nuovi problemi e nuove minacce dall'esterno. Fra collaborazioni, nuovi alleati e altri nemici ci sarà da "divertirsi". Non esiste nulla di certo. Ma il pericolo è sempre dietro l'angolo, in agguato. Si scontreranno con nuove realtà arrivando sempre più vicino alla resa dei conti. Conti che riguardano il loro fatidico passato... Perchè, esso, fa sempre ritorno. Che lo si voglia o no. Chi e cosa si trascinerà alla luce del sole? Lui si troverà davanti ad un nuovo nemico che non potrà combattere, il Re del crimine. @copyright,tutti i diritti riservati

COMPLETE ✔️ sequel: "VIVERE NEL PERICOLO". Ragazzi e ragazze, tutti rinchiusi nello stesso lurido posto. Vittime delle loro azioni. Vittime di ciò con cui si sono macchiati. Vittime di chi li ha cresciuti. Ma soprattutto, vittime di loro stessi. Quando sei vittima di te stesso non puoi correre da nessuna parte. Solo imparando ad affrontare la realtà, solo così, potrai dire di essere veramente libero. Ma ci si può liberare della propria mente? Non potrai mai sentirti libero se prima non impari a convivere con quel che hai fatto pagandone le conseguenze. Alcune cicatrici è difficile guarirle. Dipende dove te le porti, se nel corpo, o nella mente. I pensieri fanno male, logorano. Le azioni ne conseguono. Ma quando ti ritrovi in un posto dove quel che hai fatto ti viene messo tutto su un tavolo, non puoi non guardare in faccia la realtà. Così impari a conviverci h 24, rimanendo solo tu coi tuoi pensieri perenni. Loro verranno uniti da una sola cosa, ovvero, una cella fredda ed un pavimento polveroso dove parlare dei loro maledetti problemi. E questa, è la loro storia... Lui, per lei è come una calamita Lei, per lui è la persona sbagliata. Lui, è la tempesta. Lei, è la calma. Lui, è la persona da cui vorresti stare lontano. Lei, è la persona a cui vorresti stare affianco. Lei, è cresciuta volendo pensare al futuro. Lui, è cresciuto restando intrappolato nel passato. Lei, angelo dannato in cerca di emozione. Lui, demone disperato in cerca di pace. Lei, vittima del pericolo. Lui, vittima del crimine. ©copyright,tutti i diritti riservati

逆天大神 Nì tiān dàshén เจ้านครมรณาผู้มีความทะเยอทะยานดันสร้างเรื่องวุ่น ๆ ขึ้นมา หลังจับตัวปีศาจราตรีในเรือนใต้แห่งแมลงบุปผามายืดอายุขัยให้เหล่ายมทูต ยังยื่นข้อแลกเปลี่ยนเรื่องชีวิตของนางเป็นเดิมพัน...

Julius didn’t know what to expect when he stood in front of the grandiose gates, luscious fields, and beautiful students dressed in their pristine uniforms looking like a million bucks. He told himself that he wouldn’t get involved with anyone and that he’d keep his head down since the chances of him moving again were quite high. He didn’t expect to find himself to be so entranced with the dorm leader Agares Montgomery, the most handsome boy he’d ever seen. “So what’s Agares really like?” Julius asked. Silas grinned mischievously. “That’s a tough one.” Julius noticed the sly smile on Silas’s face and realized he’d been teased. “Just kidding~” Silas said, chuckling. “Well, Agares is a bit of a mystery. He’s strict but has a laid-back side too. He’s cold most of the time but can be surprisingly kind in rare moments?” Julius couldn’t help but laugh at the contradictory description. “Why do you make it sound like you’re unsure?” “Because he really is a puzzle. He’s not a bad guy, though. He keeps to himself and mainly communicates through the vice leader, Epaphras. He’s insanely popular, not just here but at Saint Ambracia Academy too. There have been incidents where girls from the academy tried to sneak into East Laurence just to see him. It’s crazy.” “Anyway,” Silas said, “you probably won’t interact with him much unless absolutely necessary, so don’t stress too much about it.” That should’ve been the case, and yet, he found himself interacting with the dark haired boy more and more, his admiration slowly started to change into something more. “Do I like him?” He couldn’t help but ask himself. ………………….. Avondale, a city of privilege and prestige, high school junior Julius Loriana steps through the grand gates of East Laurence Preparatory School, a renowned institution for the elite. Having spent years moving from city to city due to his father's job, he’s determined to keep his distance and stay under the radar in this new chapter of his life. But everything changes when he crosses paths with Agares Montgomery, the enegmatic dorm leader of House Ares. With his striking looks and effortless charm, Agares captivates Julius in ways he never expected. As Julius grapples with his resolve to remain detached, he finds himself drawn into a whirlwind of emotions that transforms his mundane existence into something exhilarating. Follow the love story between a shy boy and his socially inept senior as they navigate through the pains of love, friendship and the hell that is known as high school. …………………………… A little extra note: This is a sweet love story, a bit of a slow burn but definitely worth getting into.. Each chapter includes a song and I would definitely recommend you listen to the song (on low volume of course) while reading. You get to feel the full Julius Loriana experience by listening to the music he’s also listening to with each chapter. If this story happens to curry your fancy, then please give it a try, I promise it won’t disappoint (≧∀≦) ! Upload schedule: Everyday! *All images used are from Pinterest, including cover.

What is my existence? What am I? Since his birth, Aldrian Aster had never been an ordinary human. One day, a screen appeared in his sight with a message: I’m tied to the universe. I’m tied to nature. All of this is my own karma. Why I am different is also my destiny. My domain encompasses all things. There is nothing that can escape my view. There is nothing that can escape my sense. There is nothing that can escape my will. As he read these words, Aldrian understood that this was part of his destiny. Abnormal cultivation? Rapid comprehension? Mastering everything? Creating techniques effortlessly? This was his journey towards discovering his 'true' self.

In the vast and boundless fantasy world, there is a young man named Yun Che, who has lived in a remote village since childhood and his life story is a mystery. One day, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the world, and Yun Che awakened a shocking ability - the ancient holy body of the sign-in system! This ancient holy body is the supreme physique left by the ancient gods. The owner can devour the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and condense the supreme divine power. With this physique, Yun Che's cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds. It only took a few months from obscurity to shocking the world. However, with the growth of power, Yun Che has gradually been involved in disputes and conspiracies on the continent. Major forces coveted his ancient holy body and rushed to snatch it. In the face of numerous crises, Yun Che was indomitable. With the help of the mysterious treasures obtained by the sign-in system, he overcame all obstacles and embarked on the road of strength. During this journey full of adventures and challenges, Yun Che met a group of like-minded partners, and together they explored the true secrets of the ancient holy body and the shocking mystery hidden deep in the continent. Through thrilling battles and breakthroughs on the brink of life and death, Yun Che will eventually stand at the top of the world and write his own legendary chapter!

Chàng trai với ba búi tóc nhỏ xinh, hai tay ôm lấy ngực đầy uất ức, nói với ông Lý. "Tôi là đứa con mang trong mình dòng máu của ông, ông nhất định phải cứu mẹ tôi... nếu không tôi sẽ kiện ông vì tội đã bỏ rơi con cái" Lý Giang nhướn mày: "Tôi thậm chí không có vợ. Làm sao tôi có thể có con trai?" Chủ tịch Lý vừa định bỏ đi thì bỗng một cô bé đáng yêu, trên tay đang bế búp bê barbie chạy vào, ôm chặt lấy đùi ông và hét lớn: "Xin hãy cứu mẹ con, nếu không con sẽ không buông." Chủ tịch Lý bị chàng trai có ba búi tóc nhỏ xinh kéo lấy tay đặt lên cơ thể của người phụ nữ xa lạ. Từ dạo đó trở đi, Lý Giang luôn nghĩ về người phụ nữ ấy với mong muốn được chịu trách nhiệm với cô trong suốt phần đời còn lại...

Chị cô kết hôn, cô lại từ một đứa không cha không mẹ một đêm trở thành thiếu phu nhân của nhà giàu quyền thế nhất của thành phố T. Trong đêm tân hôn, hắn vừa lạnh lùng vừa vô tâm nói, “Dù cho cô giở thủ đoạn gì gả đến Mục gia, thì trong mắt tôi cô chẳng là cái thá gì cả!” còn cô vô cùng bình tĩnh và nói một cách vô tình, “Mục thiếu à đừng đánh giá cao bản thân mình đến vậy chứ, cả thân thể cùng tiền của anh, tôi đều chướng mắt!” Sau khi kết hôn - ban ngày Mục đại thiếu tiêu tiền như nước, ban đêm thì “Em nói em chướng mắt anh ở chỗ nào chứ, hả?” Lạc Thần Hi càng cảm thấy phiền phức hơn, tàn nhẫn vứt giấy ly hôn, “Thời gian vừa qua thật khó khăn mà, ly hôn đi!” Một giây sau, cô công chúa nhỏ ôm hành lý hình dán hellokitty chạy đến, vui mừng ôm lấy đùi cô, “Ma ma, có phải chúng ta chơi trò bỏ nhà ra đi hay không?”

"In this city, trust is a currency you couldn’t afford." Vince, a seasoned detective with a haunted past, never wanted to be in the spotlight. Yet fate, or perhaps something darker, had a different plan for him. Murder after murder followed his footsteps, and Vince’s investigation into a high-profile kidnapping soon spiraled into something far more dangerous. Beneath the surface of Bog Bay City’s glistening wealth and power, lay a criminal empire. As Vince dug deeper, he uncovered a web of lies, betrayal, and connections to his own shadowed history. With enemies lurking in every corner, Vince had to rely on his instincts, his allies, and his skills to uncover the truth and survive a world where nothing was as it seemed.

Một vũ trụ hư cấu. "Tôi là Vua Chuột, người mang sứ mệnh cai quản cả thực tại sau này." Chuột Ba là một nhân vật mang quyền năng, sống sót trong thời cuối cùng "Chân Tri Gian" (kẻ cai quản đa vũ trụ) và đồng thời đối đầu với kẻ định mệnh thứ nhất cùng kẻ định mệnh thứ ba. Liệu ai sẽ là người cuối cùng đặt được vị trí tối thượng cuối cùng? "Thời gian trôi như dòng chảy, mọi sự trôi theo thời gian." Chưa dừng lại ở mảnh cuối cùng thời kỳ "Chân Tri Gian" mà nó còn tiếp tục sau khi cuộc chiến cuối cùng giữa cả ba thế lực quyền năng nhất đa vũ trụ, các thế lực mạnh mẽ về sau sản sinh càng nhiều, và điều gì sẽ kết thúc ở phân đoạn tiếp theo?

Li Che, a transmigrator to another world, had spent nineteen years yearning for a life beyond the ordinary. Discontented with his mundane existence, he eventually reconciled with his fate, married, and started a family. However, his life took an extraordinary turn with the birth of his daughter. A series of miraculous events unfolded. Upon her birth, he was granted the Dao Fruit [Immortal Craft]. As she turned one, he received the Dao Fruit [Dragon Elephant Vajra]. With each passing year, he anticipated further divine gifts, each tied to her age and development.

In his previous life, Jiang Che was a self-made multi-millionaire, sacrificing his youth and energy to amass wealth. But just as he was about to bask in the riches he’d fought so hard for, life took an unexpected turn—he was reborn, waking up as his 18-year-old self, right after his failed confession. “F**K! Why did I work so hard without enjoying it?” All those years of sacrifice, only to be thrown back into his high school days? It was beyond frustrating. But as he sat there in shock, a new idea took shape. "Bitcoin... Stocks... the rise of e-commerce. Here I come!" Faced with a second chance, Li Feng’s priorities are clear: forget being a licking dog and start making money. This time, he’s going to get rich even faster—and actually enjoy it. The school beauty changed her mind? I don’t care! I am too busy counting my money!

Prince Arthur Aethersworn of Tashran knows his place: powerless, caged by tradition, and haunted by his lack of magic in a family brimming with it. Under his father’s impassive yet critical eye, he’s forced into training for a throne he can never claim without true power. Just as he’s about to resign to a bleak fate, a mysterious figure with ties to forbidden magic offers Arthur a choice: break free and seek the fabled Dragon's Eyes, or remain bound by royal duty. On this quest, he risks everything: his loyalties, family ties, and deepest beliefs. As he uncovers hidden powers, he faces powerful forces determined to prevent him from changing his destiny. Embark on Arthur's journey, an adventure where casting aside one’s humanity becomes a path, not a barrier to untold power.

In a world trapped in eternal frost, Kael, a cursed exile hunted for his forbidden power, discovers a medallion tied to an ancient secret. Teaming up with Lira, a fierce warrior, they unravel a truth that could thaw—or destroy—their world.

En Terra, un mundo al borde del colapso, Yharim ha regresado con un poder oscuro que amenaza con cubrir todo de sombras. Mientras el cielo se tiñe de rojo y las cenizas caen sin cesar, un grupo de héroes desesperados se alza para enfrentarlo. Entre antiguos secretos y batallas épicas, deberán desentrañar el origen de la magia de Yharim y enfrentar sus propios temores. ¿Lograrán restaurar la esperanza o sucumbirán al poder del Señor de las Sombras? Una historia de redención, sacrificio y la eterna lucha entre la luz y la oscuridad.

The battle begins! Viraa informs Alissia and the others of a unique method that may help even the odds against Avarice and his group. Meanwhile, Avarice and his group finally begin the final phase of their agenda. Can Alissia and her friends prevail against such a powerful force or will they fall, unable to prevent the disaster to come? Either way, the epic conclusion to the Earthly Ties Saga is promised to change the world forever.

When Amanda is forced to accept Travis as her shadow—a rugged, ex-monk turned bodyguard hired by her controlling father—her world of freedom and privilege is upended. To Travis, Amanda is everything he despises: reckless, privileged, and fiercely independent. But Amanda has her own reasons for testing his patience and breaking her father’s rules. Each act of defiance only tightens the guardrails around her life, making Travis’s presence an infuriating reminder of the pact they’re both bound to uphold. Set against the backdrop of her family’s sprawling estate, where secrets loom in every corner, Amanda’s battle for independence collides with Travis’s strict sense of duty. Their hostility becomes a game of wills, each sparking emotions they never intended—fierce anger that simmers into something neither of them can ignore. As Amanda chips away at Travis’s hardened exterior, she begins to unravel his past, igniting a tension that becomes more charged with every guarded glance and unspoken word. But some boundaries aren’t meant to be crossed. And as Amanda gets closer to the truth of her father’s hidden agenda, she realizes she’s not the only one risking everything to escape her family’s grip. Travis’s loyalties, once unshakable, begin to blur in the heat of their connection—a passion that threatens to unravel the lies they’re both entangled in. Guarded Ties: Where hatred meets desire, and loyalty holds secrets that could destroy them both.

"When a decent living and resourceful young teenager is manipulated by a destructive "Kitsune (Japanese fox spirit)/or to say Huli Jing (Chinese fox spirit)", his life takes a drastic turn. The fox spirit, unaware of the true nature of their pact, forms a love contract with him. As they gradually fall for each other, this becomes the boy's greatest problem. Complicating matters further is the involvement of powerful gods from "Chinese and Japanese mythologies",the Tiānshì (Divine Messengers) of the Chinese gods - East, West, South, North, and Central - and the Mikoto (Divine Messenger) of the Japanese gods, particularly the central deity, Amaterasu Omikami, become entangled in their fate. Unbeknownst to the boy, the Kitsune/Huli Jing is an extraordinary, destructive fox spirit born from the combined spiritual energy of six Japanese and Chinese fox spirits. In ancient times, she was notoriously difficult to seal, requiring the collective efforts of fifteen Chinese and Japanese gods and goddesses from each direction. "Now, in the present, she has broken free from her seal, empowered by her accumulated strength". Having been sealed since childhood, she has forgotten most of her powers. However, this forgetfulness proves advantageous, as she begins to experience human emotions. Unfortunately, this newfound humanity also means facing the wrath of the gods, their Tiānshì, and Mikoto . And lastly that the female lead and the main character doesn't know his identity." Note: the cover is an ai generated I just added the title

Tại vùng đất Tam Giác Vàng – nơi được xem là tâm điểm của tội ác và hỗn loạn, Thẩm Ân tỉnh dậy trong một trại buôn người, không có bất kỳ ký ức nào về bản thân. Sở hữu nhan sắc tuyệt trần nhưng cô lại bị đối xử như một món hàng không giá trị. Trong thế giới đầy rẫy sự tranh giành và khinh bỉ này, cô giữ thái độ bình thản, nụ cười hiền từ nhưng đầy bí ẩn luôn nở trên môi, che giấu một con người sắc bén và mạnh mẽ tiềm ẩn. Một ngày, Chu Yến, ông trùm khét tiếng của Tam Giác Vàng, bất ngờ xuất hiện cùng cánh tay phải trung thành Kim Long. Sự lạnh lùng và quyền uy của hai người khiến những kẻ đứng đầu trại buôn người run sợ. Trong lúc hỗn loạn, một viên đạn bất ngờ nhắm vào Chu Yến, và Thẩm Ân – như bị dẫn dắt bởi một bản năng bí ẩn – lao đến đẩy anh thoát khỏi nguy hiểm. Hành động này không chỉ cứu mạng Chu Yến mà còn làm thay đổi cuộc đời cô mãi mãi. Chu Yến, nhận thấy tiềm năng của Thẩm Ân, ép cô trở thành thuật hạ – một người phục vụ tuyệt đối trung thành. Dù bị bắt buộc, Thẩm Ân không tỏ ra chống đối. Cô bình thản chấp nhận, bởi sự sống trong thế giới tàn nhẫn này chỉ có thể tồn tại nếu cô đủ mạnh mẽ. Tuy nhiên, Kim Long, người luôn cảnh giác cao độ, không tin tưởng cô. Những màn đấu khẩu giữa hai người đầy kịch tính nhưng cũng dần để lộ một sự liên kết kỳ lạ. Trở về căn cứ của Chu Yến – một thế giới khác biệt với trại buôn người, Thẩm Ân dần bị cuốn vào những âm mưu và sự tranh đấu khốc liệt tại Tam Giác Vàng. Tại đây, cô gặp thêm những thuật hạ trung thành của Chu Yến: Kim Tiềm, người anh của Kim Long – trầm tĩnh nhưng không kém phần nguy hiểm, và Zin, một xạ thủ bách phát bách trúng, lạnh lùng như sương giá. Dưới sự dẫn dắt của Chu Yến, Thẩm Ân bắt đầu khám phá bản năng chiến đấu vượt trội và những kỹ năng mà cô không biết mình sở hữu. Từng bước, cô nhận ra rằng mình không phải một người bình thường, mà là một lính đánh thuê xuất sắc bị mất trí nhớ. Ký ức mờ nhạt về quá khứ dần trở lại, nhưng đồng thời cũng mở ra một sự thật khủng khiếp: cô từng là một nhân tố quan trọng trong cuộc chiến ngầm tại Tam Giác Vàng – một kẻ săn mồi đã khiến nhiều tổ chức khét tiếng khiếp sợ. Mối quan hệ giữa Thẩm Ân và Chu Yến ngày càng trở nên phức tạp. Chu Yến không chỉ là một ông trùm lạnh lùng, mà còn là một người mang nhiều bí mật và tổn thương. Anh nhìn thấy trong Thẩm Ân sự kiên cường và lòng trung thành, một điều mà anh luôn tìm kiếm trong thế giới đầy rẫy sự phản bội này. Thẩm Ân, dù không hoàn toàn tin tưởng Chu Yến, lại bị cuốn hút bởi sự sâu sắc và quyền uy của anh. Tuy nhiên, những kẻ thù trong bóng tối không bao giờ để yên. Khi Tam Giác Vàng rơi vào hỗn loạn bởi những cuộc chiến quyền lực, quá khứ của Thẩm Ân bị lật lại, đẩy cô và Chu Yến vào vòng xoáy nguy hiểm. Những kẻ từng săn đuổi cô giờ đây quay lại, không chỉ muốn tiêu diệt cô mà còn nhắm đến Chu Yến và toàn bộ đế chế của anh.

Offered a second chance by a seemingly friendly(?) god, Keel awakens in the past, armed with fragments of knowledge and the mysterious Builder Relic, a necklace of immense power tied to his destiny. With its ability to claim and shape domains, Keel has the tools to rewrite his fate. Keel Arden is his name, and this is the story. You might like it, give it a go!

Hiroshi appears to be just another quiet student at Tokyo University, but a sinister secret ties him to Japan's shadowy underworld. As hidden agendas close in, he's thrown into a deadly game where every step risks unmasking his truth.

Bumping into a stranger while looking for shelter while raining, Avery was about to scold the stranger but got tongue tied in seeing the handsome face . Follow the story of Avery and the millionaire playboy Alex Gibson who is also a mafia lord #Forced marriage # Betrayal # Funny # Bloody Note We're here to read not to criticize, also mature content and bloody

Loud music is playing, some students are dancing and other are chatting. The few one who are alone are dispersed observing the others. My eyes scan the room for Liam. Fortunately, I see him standing at the entrance with Lucas, Mateo, Levi and Mason. My legs drag me to their direction and he smiles as he sees me. His friends pushed him to me and he looks like he hesitates for a while before walking up to me. Without a word, he grabs my hand and pulled me away from the noise. Now we’re standing in the boys changing room. Before I speak, he gently cups my face. His forehead is touching mine as his eyes flash in the evening light. My heart races and I look away shyly but he lifts my chin up with his finger. I admire his beauty,drowning in the rush of love and awaiting a toe-curling kiss. I hear his words; “Don’t be silly. You’ll never be my type.” Followed by a chuckle. My blood runs cold as my brain draws a blank *************** Liam Hunter, the name that could make your knees turn jelly. He had it all the looks, money and everyone’s dream girl, Beatrice. He was the school’s basketball team captain. Every girl was dying to spend even a second with him, well except her. His charms didn’t work on her and she seemed oblivious to his existence. Everything changes for Liam when he is dared to date Zara for a month and then dump her. It all starts as game, a mind game for Liam. But what happens when the heart gets involved? What will Zara do after learning the truth? Will she get over her love for Liam and go back to herself?

In a world where the balance between realms is maintained by the ancient Pillars of Equinox, a catastrophic event causes the pillars to crumble, merging the mortal and magical worlds. A group of unlikely heroes must restore the balance before both realms are consumed by chaos. Among them is our protagonist, Kaelyn Darrow, an orphan with a mysterious pendant tied to the secrets of the realms.

--- Isabella never chose this. Forced into a marriage with the most feared man in the criminal world, Matteo Antonio, her life is now bound by a contract she didn’t sign willingly. Matteo is a man with a reputation for cruelty, a man who doesn't believe in love or loyalty—only power, control, and the cold, unrelenting pursuit of his own desires. Yet, despite everything she knows about him, despite how much she wishes to escape, there’s something in Isabella that wonders: *What if?* What if there's more to him than the cold exterior he shows the world? Now trapped in a life she didn’t choose, Isabella faces a question that haunts her every day: Will Matteo ever feel for her? Will he ever truly *see* her, not as a prize or a pawn, but as a person? Or will she, slowly but surely, fall for the man who holds her captive—body and heart? It’s a game. One that neither of them can afford to lose. ___________________ "Don't act like this is some big mystery. We both know why I'm here. We both know why I said yes. And we both know you loved my siste" His eyes darkened, his smirk vanishing. He stepped forward, and I stepped back. One step. Two. My back hit the wall. He leaned in close, his breath warm on my cheek. "Who told you," he said slowly, voice as sharp as a blade, "that Matteo *Antonio* has ever had feelings?". I froze. His eyes were like ice, cold and clear, but so much more dangerous. The kind of cold that burned. And suddenly, I felt so stupid. So stupid. All this time, I'd assumed—*no, Gianna told me.* She told me Matteo had feelings for her. She told me he loved her, that she had him wrapped around her little finger. She told me he would have chosen her if she'd stayed. But she was wrong. Because I could see it now, written in his face, in his eyes, in the way he looked at me like I was just another piece on the board. Matteo Antonio didn't *love*. He didn't feel anything at all. "You thought I loved her, didn't you?" His voice was soft, deadly quiet. "Is that why you've been walking around here with your head held so high?" His eyes flicked to my lips, my throat, before landing back on my eyes. "Let me make this clear, *cara mia*." He leaned in so close I could feel his lips brush against the shell of my ear. "I don't love. Not her. Not you. *No one.*" I sucked in a sharp breath, my chest rising and falling so fast it felt like I might choke on it. He pulled away just enough to look me in the eyes, his face unreadable. "Go to bed," he said, turning away from me. His voice had gone cold again, as if the storm had passed. "Tomorrow, you'll learn what it means to be my wife." I stayed there, pressed against the wall, too stunned to move. And as he walked away, I felt it settle into my bones. I wasn't his wife. I was his *prisoner.*