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High school student Kiara Meitner is apart of the secret organization of Wardens. Her resolve is to protect the world from evil cursed spirits. Her relatively normal life is thrust upside down as she becomes of a large conspiracy far bigger than she thought she knew. There are those who work in the shadows- many with not pure intentions. Everything she once knew will soon come to question. As the scales of justice tip, only one side of the conflict can ultimately survive. Will she defend her beliefs or will she let the revelations change the course of her fate forever.

•~Character Guide –––———————––– Jiwon Schmidt (33yo) – South Korean-German, Former Lawyer, Now a Wanted Man Once a hopeful and ambitious lawyer, Jiwon built a life based on control and reason—until one mistake shattered everything. Now, his past has caught up to him in the worst way possible. With sharp brown eyes, tousled black hair, and a lean but resilient build, he looks every bit the man who has fought to survive. But survival becomes much harder when he’s kidnapped by the ghost of his past. Sergei Mikhailovich Valery Karpov "Smert" (22yo) – Russian, Ruthless Mafia Enforcer At sixteen, he was abandoned. At twenty-two, he is a man shaped by cruelty and revenge. The underworld knows him as "Smert"—Death itself. With an imposing presence, silver-blond hair, and icy blue eyes, he hides his fury behind a cold, calculated mask. Raised under the iron fist of the Russian mafia, Sergei has become one of the most feared enforcers in his organization. And now, he has the man who betrayed him right where he wants him. ___________________________________ Jiwon Schmidt never expected his past to come back in the form of a nightmare. Kidnapped and dragged into the mansion of Sergei [Smert] Mikhailovich Valery Karpov, a man feared for his ruthlessness, Jiwon soon realizes he’s at the mercy of someone who holds a deep, personal grudge against him. What he doesn’t know is that Sergei is the very boy he abandoned years ago—now a merciless beast, forged by betrayal and fueled by vengeance. Trapped in a cruel game of power and retribution, Jiwon must figure out why he's been targeted before it's too late. But Sergei’s hatred is tangled with painful memories and twisted desire, making him an unpredictable captor. As their past collides with the brutal present, obsession, revenge, and long-buried emotions ignite a deadly dance—one that neither of them may survive. ___________________________________ |Sergei’s rage is only beginning when the truth is revealed, will Jiwon survive?| {Some wounds never heal… and in the final chapters, you’ll see just how deep they go.}

•~Character Guide –––———————––– Jiwon Schmidt (33yo) – South Korean-German, Former Lawyer, Now a Wanted Man Once a hopeful and ambitious lawyer, Jiwon built a life based on control and reason—until one mistake shattered everything. Now, his past has caught up to him in the worst way possible. With sharp brown eyes, tousled black hair, and a lean but resilient build, he looks every bit the man who has fought to survive. But survival becomes much harder when he’s kidnapped by the ghost of his past. Sergei Mikhailovich Valery Karpov "Smert" (22yo) – Russian, Ruthless Mafia Enforcer At sixteen, he was abandoned. At twenty-two, he is a man shaped by cruelty and revenge. The underworld knows him as "Smert"—Death itself. With an imposing presence, silver-blond hair, and icy blue eyes, he hides his fury behind a cold, calculated mask. Raised under the iron fist of the Russian mafia, Sergei has become one of the most feared enforcers in his organization. And now, he has the man who betrayed him right where he wants him. ___________________________________ Jiwon Schmidt never expected his past to come back in the form of a nightmare. Kidnapped and dragged into the mansion of Sergei [Smert] Mikhailovich Valery Karpov, a man feared for his ruthlessness, Jiwon soon realizes he’s at the mercy of someone who holds a deep, personal grudge against him. What he doesn’t know is that Sergei is the very boy he abandoned years ago—now a merciless beast, forged by betrayal and fueled by vengeance. Trapped in a cruel game of power and retribution, Jiwon must figure out why he's been targeted before it's too late. But Sergei’s hatred is tangled with painful memories and twisted desire, making him an unpredictable captor. As their past collides with the brutal present, obsession, revenge, and long-buried emotions ignite a deadly dance—one that neither of them may survive. ___________________________________ |Sergei’s rage is only beginning when the truth is revealed, will Jiwon survive?| {Some wounds never heal… and in the final chapters, you’ll see just how deep they go.}

In a world where Fate Constellations determine one’s power, destiny, and survival, 13-year-old Cyrus was meant to inherit the legendary Solaris Constellation—a beacon of light and balance in the universe. Instead, at his awakening ceremony, the unthinkable happens. Cyrus bonds with a mysterious constellation with unknown power. All while Cyrus and his father Ezra are on the run from a shadow organization that wants to rid the world of their clan and all who inherit the Solaris Constellation

--- In the picturesque town of San Violetta, where lavender perfumes the air and secrets lurk beneath the cobblestone streets, artist Isabella Ricci arrives seeking inspiration. What she finds instead is Luca Romano, a reclusive novelist whose hauntingly beautiful world is as beguiling as it is fractured. Drawn to him by an unspoken connection, Isabella becomes the muse Luca never intended and the key to unraveling the shadows he has buried for years. But their growing bond awakens whispers from the past—a name carved in memory, a forgotten locket, and the mysterious remains unearthed in the vineyard that binds them. As passions ignite and old ghosts surface, Isabella discovers that love can be as dangerous as it is intoxicating. Luca’s secrets threaten to shatter everything they’ve built, forcing Isabella to decide: how far will she go to uncover the truth about the man she can’t seem to let go? Set against the backdrop of a small Italian town drenched in beauty and mystery, *Beneath the Lavender Sky* is a story of love, betrayal, and the delicate balance between redemption and ruin. ---

Mao Li, 23 year old female, took the place of her brother on the military. Her brother was weaker than her, so her parents decided that she would replace her brother. She became one of the most experienced general of all time. With many victories and many losses. She was known as the "Flying Phoenix General Mao Li." Yi Ming 25 year old male. He became a general at the age of 20. He was experienced in martial arts and military strategies.

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Prophecies and lies (book 1 of The Queen series): Ariana never wanted to be mated to the sexy Alpha king, the tingles that she feels every time they touch prove otherwise though. They maybe polar opposites but to Ariana he is still a dream, that she can't help but fall for. Ariana is prophesied to end the world and is despised by her sister, Andria, who decides to drug the king so that she can be Queen instead. What Will Ariana have to do to get back her mate? An eighteen century book filled with scandalous romance and betrayal. New chapters released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Lied cannot remember his past. As the sole bearer of the Adam's Apple, an ancient item capable of granting people's wishes, he's targeted by a mysterious organization while desperately trying to reclaim his memories. Through his perilous quest in search of the lost truth, Lied realizes there's more to everything than meets the eye... including himself. How will Lied survive, and what will he find at his destination? Work originally written in Portuguese. Cover art by Yaya Chan.

Varek Solin was born into a world where power is given at birth. On his 10th birthday, every child opens their Vault, a source of mana that will shape their future. In a society divided by wealth and rank, those born into riches are granted Diamond Vaults, while the poor settle for Bronze Vaults, their strength bound by fate. But Varek’s path was never meant to follow the ordinary. With a Bronze Vault in his chest, his future seems set—until a war between humans and demons turns his world upside down. Amidst the chaos of battle, Varek encounters a force beyond his understanding—a mysterious power that will alter the course of his life. As his powers awaken and the world around him shifts, Varek must face the truth of what lies within him. A boy from the lowest ranks, with a vault like no other. What is this power that calls to him from the shadows? And how far will he go to understand it? In a world where strength determines your fate, Varek Solin will soon learn that the greatest power lies not in the vaults of wealth, but in the mysteries buried beneath the surface.

In Tiereth, the Zenith war forged history, destroyed it, and reshaped it. Victories and defeats arose equally, building the foundations of thousands of generations through time. In the fifteenth war, "the battle for the Witness Jungle," the stories of legends stained in blood and desolation came to an end. Two hundred years later, in Promise City, the leader of a criminal group had an unfortunate encounter. An unusual group of Wanderers knocked at his door. —You will have to excuse me, Mr. Basil. —The woman approached with a mocking smile—. I will have to deprive you of your freedom. N/A: Sorry for bad english, i use a translator.

Aarya never paid much attention to her mysterious neighbor—until the night she saw him standing outside her window, watching. Kian Malhotra was dark, dangerous, and untouchable—the kind of man who kept to himself, hiding secrets behind cold stares and locked doors. But something about Aarya had always drawn him in. She was his light in a world of shadows, and he would do anything to keep her close. When a series of strange incidents force them into each other’s lives, Aarya realizes that Kian isn’t just a neighbor—he’s a man with a past that won’t let him go. He warns her to stay away, but the more she tries, the deeper she falls into his twisted world. What happens when obsession turns into love? And when love turns into danger? Because Kian isn’t the only one watching Aarya. Someone else wants her, too. And this time, she might not be able to escape. And when love turns into danger? Because Kian isn’t the only one watching Aarya. Someone else wants her, too. And this time, she might not be able to escape.

In the quiet town of Seongjin, where old legends and urban myths are dismissed as superstition, three childhood friends—Jisoo, Minho, and Hana—begin to realize that something sinister lurks beneath the surface. When strange occurrences shake their neighborhood—missing people, eerie whispers in the night, and shadows that move on their own—they take it upon themselves to investigate. Led by the sharp-minded and determined Jisoo, the trio stumbles upon a long-buried secret: Project K, a government experiment gone wrong, one that tampered with forces beyond human understanding. As they dig deeper, they uncover hidden research facilities, people with unnatural abilities, and creatures that shouldn’t exist. But the more they learn, the more dangerous their journey becomes. With each case they solve, they gain new allies—others who have been affected by Project K—and find themselves hunted by those who want to keep the truth buried. As supernatural forces tighten their grip on Seongjin, Jisoo and his friends must fight to protect their town before it’s too late. But in a world where lies are more dangerous than monsters, who can they really trust?

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Power. Wealth. Fear. Dominic Valente built his empire with blood and ambition, rising from the crime-ridden streets of Palermo, Italy to become one of Europe’s most feared mafia bosses. Ruthless in strategy, unmatched in intelligence, he earned the name "The Hawk", orchestrating every move like a master chess player. But power came at a cost—a life devoid of peace, a soul weighed down by regret. When Dominic walks away from his empire, leaving the underworld behind, he seeks refuge in a quiet French village, living under the alias Antonio Leoni. He reinvents himself as a businessman, investing in legitimate enterprises, hoping to atone for his past sins. But redemption doesn’t come easy. Isabella Antenno, a passionate artist with a hidden past, enters his life, drawing him into a world of love, trust, and hope. Unaware of the darkness lurking behind his eyes, she sees in him a man struggling to escape his own demons. As their connection deepens, Isabella unwittingly becomes the one person Dominic cannot afford to lose. But the past is relentless. Enzo Mancini, Dominic’s former right-hand man, sees his departure as betrayal. Taking over the empire, Enzo thrives in chaos, determined to destroy the man who abandoned him. The hunter becomes the hunted when Enzo sends his men to track Dominic down, forcing him to make a choice—fight or lose everything. And in the shadows, Detective Adrien Moreau, an obsessed investigator from Palermo, inches closer to the truth. Moreau knows Dominic isn’t just a businessman—he’s the ghost of a crime lord who vanished without a trace. When Moreau sets a trap, Dominic must once again outmaneuver the system that hunts him. As old enemies close in and the life he’s built begins to unravel, Dominic faces an impossible question: Can a man like him ever truly escape his past? When the mask falls, will he be the man Isabella believes he can be—or the legend of crime the world still fears?

SynopsisBorn a princess yet cursed by fate, she was never meant to have a choice. Betrothed since birth to the ruthless Alpha King, she was nothing more than a pawn—a rare and powerful mate meant to strengthen his reign. But it was obvious that the Alpha King never wanted her for love. He wanted her for her enchanted powers, for she was the last of her kind, and for a darker secret left unspoken.On the night of their binding ceremony, she made the impossible decision: she ran.With all of her kind’s legendary powers, she should have been unstoppable, but control was never her strength. Desperate and hunted, she did the unthinkable—she cut her hair, concealed her scent, and stole her way into the brutal Alpha Training Academy, disguised as a boy. A place where weakness meant death. A place where she could hide… or so she thought.Now, she shares a room with the most feared and dominant alpha of the academy—her fated mate. He’s ruthless, unreadable, and far too perceptive, and worse, she has no idea that he’s the son of the very man she was meant to marry. As the academy pushes them to their limits, as their instincts clash and the mate bond ignites, the truth inches closer to exposure.But running from one monster may have led her straight into the arms of another.And when the truth comes out—who she is, who he is, and what they are to each other—there will be no more running. Only war.

**Empire of Lies** is a dark, twist-laden thriller set in the opulent, cutthroat corridors of Blackwood Academy—a place where power is currency, and every secret hides a knife.  When Sienna Moreau, a brilliant but haunted new student, is thrust into a world of corruption and murder, she quickly learns that nothing is as it seems. As a string of high-profile deaths—Genevieve, Lauren, Lena, Reina, and more—rock the academy, Sienna finds damning evidence that could shatter the elite’s carefully constructed facade. With her very name now on a hit list, the stakes are deadly high. Torn between the protective, enigmatic Damien Sterling and the mysterious Ezra Calloway—whose loyalty remains murky—Sienna’s desperate quest for the truth takes a harrowing turn. As the body count rises, the influential Celeste Davenport manipulates events with a charming smile that conceals ruthless ambition, while the enigmatic Killian Voss lurks in the background—his every move as unpredictable as it is intriguing. Torn between dangerous alliances and haunted by betrayals, Sienna must risk everything to unveil the truth before the academy—and her own life—are consumed by the empire of lies. Caught in a perilous web of betrayal, Sienna must navigate a labyrinth of dangerous alliances and shifting loyalties. As she races to expose the corruption that has claimed innocent lives, the lines between friend and foe blur—and the price of truth becomes immeasurably steep. In a world where secrets are weapons and trust is a fatal luxury, **Empire of Lies** challenges you to question every truth. With its explosive twists, relentless suspense, and a finale that leaves the ultimate villain at large, this electrifying saga sets the stage for an even darker, more unpredictable Season 2. Will Sienna and her allies bring down the empire of deceit, or will the true masterminds continue to rule in the shadows? The revolution has begun—and nothing will ever be the same.

Is it possible to fall in love with a guy you just met on a resort? Was it fate or just coconuts? An 18 year old girl is on a fun summer vacation with her family; and later finds out that maybe the Berry sangria isn't the sweetest thing she can enjoy this summer.

In the fog-drenched city of Blackwick, where ancient ruins lie buried beneath cobbled streets, Jack Leyne has spent years trying to forget the past. His father, a bookseller obsessed with forbidden knowledge, vanished without a trace when Jack was a boy, leaving behind nothing but cryptic notes. For years, Jack buried the memories. Until the night a letter appears in his father’s handwriting. Drawn into a world of secret societies, eldritch horrors, and a power system unlike anything he imagined, Jack must undergo The Dreams, where reality bends, past sins resurface, and the price of failure is more than death. But as he pieces together his father’s fate, he begins to realize: Some doors should never be opened. And some truths should stay buried in the Echoes.

MATURE CONTENT WARNING!!: These people be getting freaky in the sheets! "You think I haven’t noticed your eyes on me?" Kai En's voice was dangerously low, his lips curled into a cruel smile. "The way they linger— you can’t decide whether to kill me or kiss me. Am I right, little alpha?" ... For as long as Jun could remember, vengeance had been his only purpose. The last survivor of a disgraced family, he vowed to tear down the empire that destroyed his life, starting with its most prized jewel—Prince Feng Kai En.  Now, under the guise of Xiao Liu, a lowly servant in the prince’s retinue, he plans his revenge. But nothing could have prepared him for what awaited within the palace walls. Neither Xiao Liu’s sharp blades nor detailed plans were good enough to fall the man behind the title. Every failed assassination attempt and heated exchange left him more entangled with the man he was meant to destroy. Kai En—ruthless, untouchable, and powerful. An alpha in the eyes of all. Xiao Liu uncovered the prince’s greatest secret—beneath the façade lay something far more dangerous and vulnerable. Something Xiao Liu intended to exploit. Duty had always been Kai En’s burden. Yet Xiao Liu’s presence stirred emotions long buried—desires with no place in his world. Every attempt on his life only deepened the prince’s fascination, pulling him into the chaos Xiao Liu brought. As war looms and enemies close in, their dangerous dance intensifies. Desire grows where hate once ruled, pulling them into a storm of violence, lust, and something deeper. “You’ll never belong to anyone else,” Xiao Liu snarled, his lips finding Kai En’s neck again, biting down hard. “Not her. Not anyone. You belong to me.” Xiao Liu knows Kai En is the key to his revenge, but the more their lives tangle, the harder it becomes to tell if it’s vengeance he craves… or the prince himself. And Kai En must face the ultimate test that could break his kingdom and heart. Can Xiao Liu destroy the man he’s come to obsess over, or will he fall first?