Leonardo The Turtle

In the mafia world, love is a luxury. And secrets are lethal. Leonardo Moretti, the eldest son of Don Moretti, is everything a future mafia heir should be calm, intelligent, and loyal. But behind the silence lies a truth he can't speak: he's in love with his bodyguard, Marco De Luca. Their love, hidden in shadows and stolen moments, is forbidden by blood, honor, and legacy. Now, with Leonardo's engagement arranged for power, their secret burns dangerously close to exposure. Marco would die for Leonardo he already lives in the silence between his heartbeat and the barrel of his gun. But protecting Leonardo means more than dodging bullets. It means watching him walk toward a life that will tear them apart. On the other side of the mafia war, Isabella Vasquez, the fiery youngest daughter of Don Vasquez, refuses to be another pawn. When her father arranges her marriage for profit, she escapes only to fall into the hands of Lucien Vale, a dangerous outsider crime lord with motives darker than she can guess. Lucien didn’t save her. He claimed her for reasons that blur the lines between obsession, power, and something far more twisted. Now, Isabella must choose: submit to his world or manipulate it from within. As alliances fracture and loyalties blur, four souls bound by duty, love, and lies must decide what they're willing to risk and who they're willing to betray for the truth they can’t deny.

There was a turtle here, He was a bandit! A robber! A shameless scoundrel! Don't mess with him!

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

Leonardo Salvius Nox was born to die in the mines—just another faceless soul carved from the stone of oppression, disease, and lost dreams. But when a mysterious stranger gifts him a glowing stone at a moonlit festival, Leonardo is thrust out of his grim reality and into a realm where his life was fiction, death is negotiable, and trauma awaiting him. Now labeled the [Uninvited Guest], Leonardo becomes an anomaly—a living glitch in the Museum and Realms. Thrust into the surreal halls of the Museum of Narratives, he discovers with only a fading past and a fractured identity, he is assigned a purpose he never asked for: become a Tour Guide Practical Officer and dive into the Deplorable era; but before that—a "quick" tutorial. But the deeper he journeys, the clearer it becomes—this isn’t about fixing stories. It’s about rewriting his own.

In the heart of Milan, fresh university graduate Leonardo Venturi stands at a crossroads—burdened by debt, haunted by his father’s failures, and fueled by an unrelenting ambition. With nothing but his sharp mind and a daring business pitch, he sends an email that will change his life forever. His journey takes him through the cutthroat world of corporate power plays, high-stakes negotiations, and brutal market competition, as he builds his empire from the ground up. From navigating boardroom betrayals to mastering the art of deal-making, Leonardo faces ruthless rivals, unexpected allies, and the intoxicating pull of romance that threatens to blur his focus. Every chapter immerses readers in real business scenarios, unveiling the secrets behind financial strategies, corporate maneuvering, and startup survival. With every new term explained at the end of each chapter, this novel not only captivates but also educates—offering an insider’s look into the world of billionaires. Can Leonardo rise from obscurity to claim his throne as Italy’s next business titan, or will the forces of the corporate world crush his dreams before they take flight?

> In a world where demon outbreaks tear through cities like wildfire, only the elite Rankers stand between chaos and annihilation. Anya, known as the Ice Queen, is cold, brilliant, and battle-hardened beyond her years. Leading Unit-7, she lives by the blade and hides behind silence. But when a mission goes wrong, and she’s forced to shield an innocent child with her own body, a mysterious boy named Dev appears from nowhere—his timing perfect, his aura unknown, and his presence... unsettling. From cursed zones to tangled emotions, Anya’s world begins to fracture—and within the ashes, something stirs. What happens when fire touches ice? “Ashes of the Void” is a fast-paced anime-style fantasy drama filled with demon battles, squad bonds, emotional awakenings, and sparks of romance. Perfect for fans of Solo Leveling, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.

Leonardo Blaine, the true war hero of the Raina Logia Empire and the commander of the Armsilver 11th Squad, is dishonorably discharged for disobeying orders during the final battle that could have led the Empire to victory in the territorial war. People criticize and point fingers at him, and after being released on parole from prison, he disappears without a trace. Three years later, his name has been forgotten by the world. The Council has been persistently pursuing him, but he has proven difficult to capture. Frustrated by this, Hugo Agrizendro, the commander of the Council’s army, decides to personally apprehend him. “Since when have you been watching me?” Leonardo was calculative and astute, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he had been observing Hugo for some time now. However, Leonardo’s answer was something that even Hugo had not anticipated. “From the very beginning.” Fair Warning to anyone: This is a slow burn. Like a veeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrryyyyy slowwwwwww burrrrrrrnnnnnn. This is action based and romance develops at it's pace. This might end up as the slowest slow burn

Noor Fatima, a soft-spoken and devout Muslim girl from the heart of Lahore, lives a quiet life filled with books, prayer, and dreams untouched by the world's cruelty. Her life is guided by faith, simplicity, and the warmth of a close-knit family that has sheltered her from danger and darkness. But everything changes when her path crosses with Leonardo De Luca—a ruthless Italian Mafia boss whose hands are stained with blood and sins too heavy to confess. Cold, feared, and merciless, Leonardo lives in a world where loyalty is bought, and love is weakness. He never believed in God, let alone redemption. Yet, when fate brings Noor into his world, he is disarmed by her innocence, her unwavering morals, and the purity in her gaze that sees past his violence. What begins as curiosity becomes obsession. What starts as protection becomes love—dangerous, forbidden, all-consuming love. As Noor is pulled deeper into the shadows of his empire, she must fight to hold onto her identity and her faith. And Leonardo? He must choose between the empire he built from blood and the light he never thought he deserved. But shadows never fade without a fight—and love, in their world, comes with a price.

Shujaa Mkubwa's Dying Sun Empire has overstayed its welcome by a century or two. In every corner of Ihlok Vartul's four continents, people are holding onto life, gods, and spirits as they try to avoid being crushed by the weight of industry, political corruption, and realpolitik. In this, the unremarkable Basic have it worst, skittering between the thundering boots of magic and blessing. Young Fortus Ngubane is just about ready to quit.

Ocho años después de desaparecer sin dejar rastro, Leonardo, un joven marcado por la guerra y moldeado por la muerte, despierta en una casa que no es la suya, cuidado por extraños y atrapado en un mundo que no entiende. A sus 18 años, ha vivido más de lo que muchos soportarían en una vida entera. No es un simple mercenario: pertenece a V.I.D.A., una organización secreta que lo entrenó para sobrevivir... y para no necesitar a nadie. Pero cuando la calma de una villa pacífica choca con los fantasmas que lo habitan, Leonardo empieza a quebrarse. Lucia, una mujer ocho años mayor, que lo cuidó, lo salvó, y que poco a poco empieza a sentir más de lo que debería, desafía sus muros, sin entender que, para él, amar es un lujo que podría costarle la vida. Mientras Leonardo busca una identidad que no recuerda, también lucha contra una conexión que no quiere aceptar. Porque él no busca esperanza. Solo redención. Y sabe que, en su mundo, los finales felices no existen. Pero... ¿y si por una vez, tuviera la oportunidad de tener uno?

Leonardo era un joven cansado de existir. Su mundo, monótono y sin propósito, solo encontraba sentido en los cuentos de fantasía que imaginaba para huir de su cruel realidad. Pero tras beber veneno por décima vez, algo cambió: esta vez, nadie llegó a salvarlo. Despertó en otro lugar. Otro cuerpo. Otro mundo. Ahora es el hijo menor de un rey en una tierra donde la magia es ley. Su nuevo cuerpo es débil, su familia está plagada de intrigas y su posición, aunque noble, no lo libra del desprecio de algunos de sus hermanos. Pero Leonardo ya no es el mismo. Él no pidió esta nueva vida… pero si el destino se empeña en devolverle la existencia, esta vez la tomará con crueldad, inteligencia y poder. Porque el chico que quería morir, ahora ha decidido escalar hasta la cima. Y nada ni nadie se interpondrá entre él y el trono.

A history professor discovers a coded manuscript in Spain and after deciphering the codex, he appears dead as part of the rituals of a secret society from the Middle Ages and sends the manuscript to two people, one of whom is Gregory Evans, who is now part of a plot in which he is one of the chosen ones by this sect to protect the greatest relic of all time, the Ark of the Covenant. In yet another surprising plot full of twists and turns, Gregory Evans races against time and unravels humanity's greatest mystery, without knowing that everyone has been deceived the whole time.

This story follows the adventures and training of Princess Violetta Purpe - or Violet - as she finds out about a curse over her Kingdom, the Purple Kingdom. You’ll follow her as she meets and trains under the other princesses of the Kingdoms of Color as she runs from her fiancé, Blake Black, tries to break the curse, find her mother, Ira Pink as she tries to embrace and complete all the prophecies. Will this 15 year old princess be able to control the flames of red before the day of the Red Sun or will she be forced to marry a man she doesn’t even know?

In a world where humans are divided in two; magics and non magics. The magics had magical powers while the non-magic had none. As fate would have it, the magics treated the non-magics like abominations. But as fate would also have it, everything changed when a-thought-to-be-a-failed-experiment non-magic; Jack Steven, came into the picture. Waking up in an isolated bungalow. He has no memories of who he once was. He begins living in their unique world, where magic is everything. He comes across the Vicentes; a family of very powerful and unique magics and feels at home with them. But everything changes when a magic uses a dark magic to create a doppelganger of him, that kills his only friend; Leonardo Vicente's mum. He runs away and decides to exact revenge on his doppelganger. On arriving to an isolated cabin, which he trace the doppelganger to, he haves a strange encounter with a hooded person; the master planner of this whole story. He fights his first fight; his doppelganger, after almost losing his life, he manages to win. He meets Leonardo and tries to explain, but Leonardo already knows of his innocence and warns him to run away because his dad was all out to kill him. He escapes, but that was after he tortures and kills the doppelganger. After two years of hiding, he comes across Leonardo; who is now a powerful magic and experiences a rough experience with his dad which makes him stronger. It also strengthenes Jack's and Leonardo's friendship after a fight that change Leonardo's life and Jack's life and personality the most. Jack goes far away and begin living an isolated life again. Not wanting to experience what he had with Leonardo and his father. While living an isolated life he defeated three of his classmates badly in a tough fight, learns some secrets and loses so much that he changes.

In a vast worlds covered by endless oceans, each person is given a black turtle to build their own mobile city upon. Scattered across countless ocean realms are numerous small islands rich in valuable resources waiting to be claimed. Lu Yun, however, discovers an extraordinary advantage—his resource collection rate is amplified a hundredfold. [You gathered 1 piece of wood, warehouse wood +100] [You gathered 1 stone, warehouse stone +100] [You hunted a fawn, venison +5000 jin, deer skin +100] While others are still struggling to gather basic materials, Lu Yun rapidly advances his city's development, unlocking advanced technologies and powerful units. [You raised a pterosaur nest—produces flying beasts] [You created a shark pool—unleashes deadly sea predators] [You built an elf temple—summons graceful elf maidens] [You completed an angel altar—calls forth celestial angels] [You plant a sacred tree seed—produces a queen archer elf] As many strong ang talented people from ocean realms thrive and compete for dominance, Lu Yun’s unstoppable progress sets him on the path to becoming the strongest ruler among them all.

He was poisoned by his close friend and fell into a comma. Edmund, a youbg farmer in the 400th century, wakes up with the spirit of Dr Leonardo Dante. Having lost all his memories he falls into the same trap again, where he meets Verola the woman who changes his fate.

In a quiet mountain town where time moves slow and stars shine bright, Kyle Valeheart lives a life filled with warmth, wonder, and quiet adventure. But life has a way of changing without warning. What begins as a tale of family, friendship, and peace slowly unravels into something far greater — a journey across worlds, through pain, purpose, and power. This is the story of a boy who lost everything… and what he became in the silence that followed.

When Nick goes missing, Dylan and Danielle embark on a perilous journey across post apocalyptic America, fighting to survive against hordes of the undead. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, they face impossible choices and confront the harsh reality of their new world. With every step, they risk everything to find their missing friend, but the world seems determined to tear them apart. Can they overcome the odds and find Nick before it's too late, or will the dead rise up to claim them first?

Entangled with three men–Arian Csepel, Leonardo Leonardo and Kevin Gael. Lynette Daelan, an unemployed accounting graduate with both a degree and a master's, has always struggled. Abandoned by her father, who built a new life with his mistress and their privileged daughter, Lynette grew up scraping by in worn-out clothes, while they thrived. After years without contact, she finally sees her father-only to be ignored. Then, tragedy strikes: her mother passes away, and when her father finally shows up, all he offers is a mere $100. It's nowhere near enough to cover her debts, and soon, she's evicted. Forced to seek shelter in her late grandmother's house, she remembers the peculiar basement door-the one rumored to lead to another dimension. Her mother dismissed it as delusions of an old woman, but Lynette is desperate. That night, she decides to open it. And what she finds changes everything. Suddenly, she is no longer the abandoned daughter or the struggling woman grasping for survival. In this new reality, she is an heiress—pampered, adored, and swept into a world of wealth and intrigue. But beneath the glamour, secrets lurk, relationships complicate, and the price of living in this dimension might be higher than she ever imagined.

Zander awakened to a cold, concrete room, kidnapped by a mysterious force and put into... whatever this is. Approached with floating screens, and a new body, the world formed itself around him, leaving only a path forward. After fighting through an unforgivable scenario, he awakens years later in the 2nd layer, a dense, non-euclidian collection of offices, hotels, and common rooms, surrounded by an unending void. Eager to find others, he discovers that he's not alone... all of humanity has experienced the same thing, and many have lived in this hell for years, looking for answers. Zander must navigate this strange new world, dodging terrifying monsters, gaining power, and learning the boundaries of this insane reality. Note: This story does NOT use ai in any way, but the cover is a temporary AI cover, made by Gemini AI Image Generation, which serves as a placeholder and inspiration for when I eventually spend the time to make one myself. Once again, there is NO ai use in editing, brainstorming, proof-reading, or writing. The entire creative process is mine and mine alone. The cover art is not subject to copyright. This story can be found on RoyalRoad (the main site I use, and Webnovel.com)

Max, an ardent football fan, unexpectedly dies but finds himself reborn into the body of Leonardo Miguel, a talented 15-year-old footballer. Leonardo possesses exceptional skills and unknowingly benefits from a cheat-like system that enhances his performance.Determined to fulfill his promise of becoming the best footballer in the world, Max, now in Leonardo's body, navigates the competitive world of professional football with the aid of the cheat-like system. He embraces his role as a hardworking prodigy, pushing himself to the limit in pursuit of his dream.As Max/Lorenzo rises through the ranks, he discovers that true greatness lies within himself—in his relentless work ethic, unwavering determination, and unyielding passion for the game.

Bastardo! Once Great Master Benigno overheard Leonardo's answer, the wooden stick banged loudly on the table. Romano, a former mortal foe. The jerk who married Bianca, the sister of Bellezza McCarthy. Everything has become a mess, especially since Serena Wilson is a member of their family. "Are you sure of that, Leo?" he asked again. "Yes, sir, I can confirm, and there's no denying that the man's name is Francesco," said Leonardo. Mr. Romano's bodyguard has been thoroughly investigated by colleagues in Naples and Palermo. They are frequently seen attending mafia clan business meetings. "Contact Antonio back in Milan as soon as possible and retrieve the rest of my daughter's jewelry from the bastard's hands!" Mr. Benigno's was enraged that he had sent the young guards out of his boudoir at Lombardy Castle. Serena Wilson and Ryan McCarthy's marriage brought back a mafia conflict that began decades ago. The same mistakes that repeatedly lead to conflict. Their grand-kids should not have married, further destabilizing the situation. ***

when the apocalypse started Colin was (like most people)at work. mana erupted changing plants, people, and animals. luckily this apocalypse came with a system. Blessed with some beginner’s luck, Colin gets the trickster class. will he be a hero? will he be a villain? Find out in The Birth Of A Trickster.

Li Quanqing traveled through the world of immortal cultivation and became a family fisherman. He started out with a 20-acre fish pond. Unexpectedly, every time he harvested spiritual fish, he could get a light ball reward. [Harvest an adult big black carp and get a low-grade water arrow talisman as a reward! ] [Harvest an adult iron-bone crab and get the "Gengjin Sword Art" as a reward! ] [Harvest an adult longevity turtle and get the turtle longevity pill as a reward, extending life by 20 years! ] ... From then on, Li Quanqing watched the ups and downs of the world and the changing situation. He just wanted to raise fish and become an immortal in peace. Until thousands of years later, a certain water-virtue immortal turned out, shook the immortal realm, and covered the sky with one hand. "Since the Milky Way is also a river, is it okay for me to use it to raise fish?"

KINGDOM(EARTH) HEARTS(WATER) 3(LIGHT) MEMORY(TIME) ARCHIVE(TIME+EARTH) 5(FAMILY) DARKNESS Organization 13's true goal is to divide Xehanort's heart among 13 vessels; 13 Xehanorts, what is? The Real Organization 13; now Master Xehanort has warned of a 3rd attempt to start his War; All of this was decided. My 12 selves would welcome me here on this day when I would return as a complete person. It is the future that lies beyond my sight. Let us finish this at the Fated Place when your Lights and my Darknesses have joined together. Even Time itself cannot contain Xehanort's ambitions. 7 Lights; 13 Darknesses; The End is coming.