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Zukhanyi has lived a life carved in shadows, her hands stained by a fire she never meant to light. Naledi carries scars she never asked for, protecting a secret that changed her forever. When their paths cross in a quiet village outside Durban, what begins as survival becomes something far deeper — love, built in silence, cemented in truth. Together, they create Embers & Ash, a charcoal business built with strategy, sacrifice, and secrecy. But as they rise, the world begins to notice — and so do those who want to see them fall. Haunted by their pasts, hunted by corrupt officials, and bound by a love that refuses to break, Zukhanyi and Naledi must decide: keep hiding, or burn everything down to protect what they’ve built. In a world where truth is dangerous and love is rebellion, silence may be the only weapon left.

Elia wakes up every night in a silent town where time seems frozen. No people, no sounds just the same house across the street and a scream that breaks the quiet at exactly 3:33 a.m That scream belongs to her past a memory she’s tried to bury but can’t escape. Now, for the first time in years, the door to that house is open To move forward, Elia must face the darkness she’s spent a lifetime running from. But some doors, once opened, don’t close easily

In the war-torn continent of Elaria, rifts known as the Voidscars have begun tearing through reality, unleashing creatures from beyond the known world. These fractures were opened through dark rituals by the Cult of Vokh-Tar, devoted to awakening an ancient god who whispers through time and madness. Alongside his return, the Marked Champions have reappeared—beings blessed since ancient times by a primordial force. Rare and powerful, they are both salvation and danger. Some rise to fight the darkness. Others feed it. As the kingdoms of Verdant and Frostfall burn in endless war, the world around them crumbles. Magic in Elaria is potent—but perilous. It feeds on the soul. And when pushed too far, it doesn't merely kill… It changes you. Not all monsters crawl out of the rifts. Some are born from within.

Ore is the foundation of civilization and the main resource over which wars are fought, cities are built, and peoples perish. But its power is deadly dangerous. Ore dust, entering the body, causes slow crystallization of the organism — both inside and out. The disease is incurable, turning flesh into mineral and a person into an outcast.

When Adelaide Sage loses everything that mattered she must find a way to rebuild and rediscover herself.

Plot Synopsis for Deadly When Desired My name is Rhea Morgan. Born into privilege, but hardened by betrayal, I was never meant to be soft. Behind the glossy gates of the Morgan dynasty lies a brutal truth, one that forced me to trade innocence for instinct. The story begins with my return to New York, summoned home after years in hiding, only to discover my father once feared, now murdered. His death wasn’t random. It was calculated. And all fingers point inward to the family, to the empire he built, and to the man who once promised to protect me. As I investigate the truth behind my father's death, I’m dragged into a dangerous power struggle between two brutal crime syndicates: the Morgans, whose name I bear, and the Valencis, led by the cold, enigmatic Silas Valenci. He is ruthless, intelligent, and worse, infuriatingly attractive. Our chemistry is deadly. Our history is darker. The development unfolds as I am forced into an uneasy alliance with Silas. But trust doesn’t come easy not when I’m also being hunted by someone inside my own bloodline. Layers of deception begin to unravel. I find secrets buried in walls, money laundered through charity, and lies woven into lullabies I was once sung as a child. Meanwhile, a second figure emerges Elias Kaine, my former flame turned federal agent, now assigned to destroy the very empire my family built. Torn between Silas' dangerous obsession and Elias’ wounded loyalty, I find myself at the center of a toxic triangle that could either save or destroy me. The climax reaches its peak when I uncover the real killer, someone I least expected. The betrayal cuts deep, forcing me to choose between vengeance and survival. A war ignites. Blood spills. I become the storm I was running from. The story doesn’t promise peace, but it demands transformation. Rhea is no longer the girl who fled. She is the woman who fights.

The participants arrived on an unknown island in pursuit of their deepest desire, but they must play the game of the witch who rules this place. Will they uncover the truth, or will they sink into the depths of despair?

In a world where magic and swordsmanship decide fate, Aiden de Ravenspire Winrose, the third child of a powerful Duke, dreams not of glory—but of truth. Born into nobility with a mysterious past and a voice said to enchant the soul, Aiden begins his journey at Solstice Knight Hall. Yet, as nightmarish visions plague his dreams and whispers of an ancient prophecy awaken, Aiden finds himself at the heart of a forgotten war. Will he rise as a hero—or bleed with the world?

Exiled war-chief Senjar returns to a broken land with one goal—build an empire from the ashes. With rogue mages, loyal outcasts, and a terrifying power burning inside him, he defies the Empire’s chains and carves his name in blood. The rebellion was just the beginning.

A heavily sheltered girl finally gets the opportunity to be free, but what is freedom? Is this "freedom" that she seeks actually what she thinks it is? Or is it something more sinister that she would've never anticipated. There are a lot of unknown horrors in this world that she has yet to uncover thanks to her upbringing, but what will happen when she finally encounters them? Her new "fresh start" is about to turn in a direction that she could've never expected...

Jae-hyun has it all — money, looks, confidence. But also? Major loneliness issues he’d never admit out loud. Dae-jin is just trying to survive, juggling classes and late-night delivery runs to stay in school. The last thing he needs is some spoiled rich guy messing with his head. Literally. Because the moment they meet, something weird happens. They can hear each other’s thoughts. Like, full-on mind-reading. No filters. No secrets. It’s awkward. It’s confusing. And it’s about to change everything. A slow-burn BL with banter, longing, and two idiots falling in love in the most unexpected way possible. |Mind connection sounds romantic — until you hear what he’d do to you in the shower.

Raised by a devoted single mother and surrounded by six spirited brothers, Ada grew up in a small Nigerian village shaped by hardship, resilience, and unspoken dreams. With a father who vanished without a trace, life was a daily struggle to survive—but through grit and determination, Ada rises above poverty, heartbreak, and societal expectations to become a voice for women and children across the nation. Now a respected government official in Abuja, Ada seems to have it all—except love. That changes one rainy afternoon when a chance encounter with Kelechi, a gentle widowed architect with a young daughter, opens the door to a kind of love she never believed possible. As Ada learns to embrace vulnerability, she also reconnects with the joy of family, forgiveness, and new beginnings. But when her long-lost father suddenly reappears, Ada is forced to confront her deepest scars and the complex layers of her past. In a moving journey that weaves between village life and city politics, heartbreak and healing, Ada discovers that home isn’t just where you come from—it’s where your heart is safe. When Love Finds Home is a powerful tale of love, family, redemption, and the quiet strength of women. It is a celebration of Nigerian culture and the kind of love that isn’t perfect—but real, patient, and worth fighting for.

Labelled as a good person but has a wicked heart --- Astra believed that following the norm is the right path. Despite having a lot of evil thoughts, she never did any of them. Hence, when she died, she believed Heaven is her destination. As for being wicked? Let the heavens purify her heart. To her surprise, she did not enter Heaven. She was not in hell either! Given the chance to start over again with responsibilities stuck to her as soon as she arrived, Astra felt like doing good meant nothing. Might as well be the bad guy!

Five thieves. Four kingdoms. And emperors with world-ending power. Magic is forbidden. Laws are absolute. And betrayal is met with death. What began as petty theft unravels into something far darker— when soldiers return without memories, and ancient powers awaken. Between love and blood, secrets and revenge… anyone could be the hero. Or the killer.

A reincarnated full level boss just wants to live his live with his husband but ends up slapping faces and leveling up to the top. Come join the journey of Sainte and all his companions for a thrill seeking fantasy with hot romance thrown in.

She had no choice but to marry him. However, she never expected to find love twice in her lifetime. When young and beautiful Enya (Rose) is bound to an immortal sorcerer, she is thrust into a world of magic, mystery, and power. Trained in the arcane arts, she falls for a mortal king and a gifted seer only to be betrayed and heartbroken when tragedy strikes. Fleeing the wreckage of her shattered heart, Enya returns to the sorcerer she once resisted, seeking comfort in his arms and the shadows of the past. Love blooms where she least expects it, but the memory of the seer still lingers. Years later she visits him, only to find time has taken what magic cannot protect. In a bittersweet farewell, he lets her go, leaving Enya to carry the weight of love, loss, and a life that never ends. A tale of passion, betrayal, and the price of immortality. Enya’s journey will leave you spellbound.

In a peaceful village torn apart by a mysterious dark portal, young Aether watches his world crumble—his mother killed, his brother lost, and his father badly injured. With fire in his heart and pain in his soul, he begins a journey of training and vengeance. As darkness spreads across the land, Aether must master his powers, protect the ones he loves, and uncover the truth behind the return of the shadows.

a young woman living in Seoul with her Halmoni from Jeju. Ayoung has a crush on her school best friend and dreams of a happy future with him, but her life takes an unexpected turn when she accidentally meets her favorite idol, Hwang Min Su. As she falls in love with Min Su, Ayoung must navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship and the scrutiny of the public eye. With the support of her friends and family, Ayoung must learn to balance her love for Min Su with her own dreams and aspirations. As the story unfolds, readers will be captivated by the heartwarming moments of love and the struggles of a young woman discovering herself in a world of fame and fortune. Join Ayoung on her journey of self-discovery and experience the true power of love in When The Heart Blossoms. As you dive into the pages of this story, imagine yourself as one of its characters. Allow yourself to feel their emotions, experience their joys and sorrows, and discover their hidden truths. Only then will you fully comprehend the depth and richness of this tale. Through your own eyes, you will uncover the secrets that lie within its carefully crafted words, and understand the layers of meaning that exist beneath the surface. So take a deep breath, and allow yourself to be swept away by the magic of this story, for it is only by becoming a part of it that you will truly understand its beauty.

What if two people entered your life... One makes your heart race, as if your souls have known each other for a thousand years. The other walks silently by your side, shielding you from the storm, never saying much, but never once leaving. …Then who is the one that truly loves you? In hazy dreams beneath the moonlight and rustling bamboo, Bach Lan sees herself running through a sea of fire and hears someone call her by a name long forgotten by time: “Little Bach.” A voice so familiar, gentle, and distant, as if from a past life. Yet when she wakes, that gaze, that feeling, still makes her heart tremble. In the present, she is just an ordinary girl starting a new job, living a quiet life in the city. But since the day she met those two men, her inner world began to crack. One is warm and gentle. The other, distant and cold, but silently protective. Memories she never lived. Emotions she never named. And truths long buried in the spiral of reincarnation... Love, resentment, and fate are they born from the heart’s will, or simply the wheel of destiny turning once more? A story woven between reality and dreams. A love that transcends time itself, just to discover: Who is the one that truly awakens your heart? Copyright Notice: The work “When the Heart Remembers” (Nhất Dạ Chiêu Tâm) is the original creation of me – Zieny. This story was originally written in Vietnamese. This English version was translated with the help of AI and carefully reviewed by the author. All translations, including the English version, have been made by me or under my direct permission, with the intention of reaching a wider international audience. Please do not copy, repost, or use any part of this work in any form without my written consent. If you enjoy light-hearted, humorous romance with a handsome professor and an irresistibly cute student, feel free to check out my other story: “My Professor, My Husband.” I’d be so happy to have you join me on both journeys! ❤️

What happens when reality starts to bug out and your life as you know it is flipped upside down? Anomalies that couldn't possibly exist start to pop out of nowhere. This was the exact situation Magnus found himself in after a bizarre glitch yanked him from his own universe and tossed him into another. In this new, fantastical world brimming with magic and supernatural phenomena, Magnus's unexpected arrival landed him in possession of the Command Console, a tool that seems to be able to edit almost anything. With it, Magnus creates a variety of supernatural abilities that defy all common sense, even in a world of fantasy. Whether it was one that granted him truly endless strength or the ability to create detailed simulations of reality within his own mind, anything was possible. But Magnus isn't the only instance of such logic-defying abilities. All over the world, glitches are starting to manifest in weird ways: a brick that could knock anything unconscious with a single touch, a child whose perception of the world could affect reality, or even a woman who was, inexplicably, everyone's mother—there seemed to be no rhyme or reason behind any of them. When faced with all of these chaotic elements, Magnus comes to a decision. "Alright, if these are all glitches, then I'll simply have to be the one to fix them." Release Schedule: Monday, Wednesday & Friday. (Around 7:11 PM Eastern Standard Time) - This novel is also being posted on Royalroad, and can be read here; https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/84118/when-fantasy-glitches The Royalroad version is 10 Chapters ahead and has the original format.

Ivy lived an ordinary life — quiet, safe, simple. Then she met Kael — cold, distant, and impossible to ignore. They were enemies at first. But slowly, his ice started to melt… And when things turned intimate, Ivy realized: He wasn’t heartless. Just waiting for someone to see him.

Evadne Persephone was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder at the age of six. To avoid the scrutiny of New York’s high society, her parents, Cielo and Romos Monteverde, decided to leave everything behind and settle in a quiet countryside village in France. For years, Evadne lived a peaceful and happy life with her parents. She had everything she could ever ask for, until her eighteenth birthday, when the nightmares returned, disrupting the tranquility they had worked so hard to build. Unable to help their daughter themselves, her parents turned to a renowned psychiatrist based in New York. Left with no choice, they returned to the very city that held their most painful memory, the tragic death of their eldest daughter, Ceres. But in that city, Evadne discovers a truth far more haunting. This is not her first life. She was once Empress Ceres Evadne Valeria of Aquilonis, in the realm of Solmara. And the nightmares she suffers from… are fragments of a life she wishes she could forget.

All Bella ever desired was love, but her eyes only saw bone-chilling coldness until the day she was dragged into the depths of hell. Why? Because she wasn't the heroine of that so-called 'fairy tale'. Her fate was even crueler than she could imagine, described in a few lines written in an old book. A book that was written by some higher beings for their own entertainment, but they tossed it aside after just one cycle, not caring about the crumbling world within. After repeatedly reading the lines that depicted her death, Bella finally realized her bitter reality. Perhaps, if she went back death was the only ending... but instead of sorrow, a crazy glint shone in her emotionless eyes. After all, she had already died many times in the hellish place she entered a long, long time ago. "It's not a big deal to die once more, right?" In the midst of the pitch-black darkness seeping through the cracks in the sky, a beautiful silhouette swimming in a pool of water looked at her with knitted brows, showing dissatisfaction at her comment. He extended his hand and pinched her nose with a sigh. "Why do you always think of the worst?" A faint blush appeared on his cheeks when her previously emotionless eyes turned into crescents, peering at him playfully. "You-!" Alas, before he could finish his sentence, a warm hand grabbed his wrist and yanked him out of the water into a tight embrace. A deep exhale brushed against his pale skin as Bella nuzzled her nose against the crook of his neck with a satisfied expression. "If you give me a kiss, I won't say it anymore." A giggle escaped her lips when the man in her arms froze, his exposed neck turning a brilliant shade of crimson. 'How cute.' ------------- ------------- This story revolves around lots of characters as they discover their cruel reality. There are many supernatural beings and magical realms. The MC character will have a little twisted personality... Ahem, I mean she starts off as a villainess and remains one. *Whistles... Anyway, thanks to the MC's interference, the old abandoned story will regain popularity among the higher existences, kekeke. Together with the ML, Bella will search for a new path that leads them to find their beautiful reality. As for the other characters... Well, it's up to them to crawl their way out-! Thank you. ------------- ------------- Alternative Title: Love Through the Depths of Hell Tags; #transmigration #regression #villainess #Iskei #merman #King/Queen world #Hell's journey #Hell's Queen #Not so lovely demons #Cute ml #handsome ml #Innocent ml (hehe, fl will taint him anyway) #Non-Human ml # #superpowers #Cruel fl #playful fl #magic #OP fl #Crazy fl #Dragon's descendent #romance #revenge #bored fl #The hell's spire #Death zone #The Authorities #System #Strength #Adventure... etc. ------------- ------------- (Even though the chances of me getting popular in this genre are very thin. Still, no one can stop me from daydreaming, hehe.) ------------- ------------- Note: The cover is not mine as I am too poor. All credits go to the owner. If he/she wants me to remove it, just ring me up in the comment section.

Once, Arven was humanity's strongest hero, a symbol of hope, a guardian of peace, and an exterminator of darkness. However, after the betrayal of those he protected, his life was taken on the holy battlefield. When he opened his eyes again, Arven had been reincarnated... not as a human, but as the new Demon King named Raelzar Valladolid, ruler of the world of darkness he had always hated. With the power of overwhelming demonic magic, burning memories of the past, and unresolved grudges, Arven faces a great dilemma: should he avenge the world that destroyed him, or create a new world from the ruins? In the midst of the conflict between light and darkness, Arven must choose to remain a monster in the eyes of humans, or prove that even demons can bring justice.

In a dying world where mana fades like breath in winter, humanity scrambles for survival. Some turn to steam-powered tech. Others splice their bodies with genes from dragons, wolves, and prehistoric beasts. But while the world evolves, two men from another era awaken, reborn into flesh not their own. One once ruled nations with iron and war. The other owned the shadows, commanding kings and killers alike. Their memories are shattered, but their instincts remain. In this new world of steel, blood, and fire... Will they walk the path of peace, or reclaim the thrones they once lost? The past sleeps within them. The world doesn’t know what’s coming.

Ava Carter is a hardworking single mother whose world is unraveling faster than she can keep up. Struggling to make ends meet, she faces a brutal day where everything goes wrong: she loses her job, her landlord demands eviction, and her daughter falls gravely ill with no insurance to cover the costs. Desperation drives Ava to a local bank, seeking a lifeline but what should have been a simple plea for help spirals into chaos when a violent robbery erupts, and she is falsely accused of being involved. Branded a criminal and hunted by the law, Ava finds herself on the run, with nowhere to turn except to Ethan Cross, a brooding undercover detective with a haunted past. Ethan is skeptical of Ava but senses the truth beneath her frantic story. Forced together by circumstance, their fragile alliance becomes the only hope for clearing her name and exposing a far reaching conspiracy orchestrated by a ruthless ex-boss who will stop at nothing to keep his secrets hidden. As danger closes in from every side, Ava and Ethan must navigate a treacherous world of lies, betrayal, and hidden agendas. Their growing attraction complicates every decision, pushing them both to question who they can trust and what they’re willing to sacrifice for love and justice. In a game where hearts are the ultimate collateral, Ava must decide whether to surrender to despair or fight for her daughter, her freedom, and a chance at a new beginning.