Iris Arcadia

Iris Morris is by no means looking for any more drama in her life ( she has loads of it thanks to her mom). However, when Lucas Andrews pops up and ruins her interview, the drama she has been running away from unfolds in all the "wrong" ways, like him suddenly filling her small circle of influence. . .and her mind! For Lucas Andrews, nothing is as important to him as getting the Adder magazine to be number one on the bestsellers list worldwide. So when Iris comes to support the promise he made to his mother out of her sheer love for editing, he can't help but fall for hard for her, especially when a fake dating deal to ward off his possessive "fan girl" comes into play.

## CONTENIDO MADURO! ## —¿Por qué tienes cicatrices? —De repente, Iris cambió de tema, mientras miraba a Cane directo a los ojos. Seguía aferrándose a sus mangas. —Tu padre me las hizo —respondió Cane. Pensó que Iris no recordaría esta conversación cuando despertara. —Debe ser muy doloroso. —Lo es. —¿Las cicatrices sanarán? —No lo creo. La noche de verdad te hacía vulnerable y te permitía decir cosas que nunca admitirías cuando estaba claro. La oscuridad ablandaba tu corazón. —Qué pena. Tienes una alma cálida. —Iris frunció ligeramente el ceño. —Ya no tengo alma. Había vendido su alma por la libertad de su pueblo. No quedaba nada de él en este momento. —Sí la tienes, pero estás sufriendo mucho. —Iris parpadeó. —Tu bestia está sufriendo. Tienes tantas cicatrices. —Las únicas cicatrices que tengo están en mi cara. —Iris negó con la cabeza débilmente. —No hablo de tu cara. Hablo de tu alma. Qué lástima, estás sufriendo tanto… lo que mi padre y hermano te hicieron debe ser doloroso… Y después de eso, Iris cerró los ojos y se durmió. ====================== Ella es la hija de un alfa que mató a su familia, arrasó con su manada y también convirtió a su pueblo en esclavos. Ahora, ha logrado vengarse después de diez años de ser tratado como esclavo y vivir una vida que nadie podría imaginar jamás. Vida similar al infierno. Y diez años después, el Alfa Cane logra tomar el control y matar al alfa que empeoró la vida de su pueblo más allá de la muerte. Era hora de que hiciera pagar a los hijos del alfa por lo que su padre había hecho. Solo que... Iris era un renacuajo y era muy diferente a su padre.

Eine weltberühmte Hackerin und Tochter der mächtigsten Verbrecherfamilie, die die internationale Unterwelt seit vielen Generationen beherrscht, wird getötet, als ihre Organisation in einer einzigen Nacht ausgelöscht wird. Sie wird im Körper von Iris Long wiedergeboren, einer jugendlichen Popsängerin, einem wilden Partygirl und einer verwöhnten Göre. Für die ehemalige Prinzessin der Unterwelt, die ein überbehütetes und gefesseltes Leben führte, ist dieses neue Leben eine Chance, endlich das Leben in Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit zu leben, das sie sich immer gewünscht hat. Jin Liwei ist der mächtigste Mann in der Geschäftswelt des Landes. Kalt und rücksichtslos ist er jemand, den nur wenige zu beleidigen wagen. Als die berüchtigte Iris Long, die einst seinen jüngeren Bruder verfolgte, aus einem jahrelangen Koma erwacht, bewegt sich sein gefühlloses Herz zum ersten Mal und er verliebt sich in dieses unerwartete geniale Mädchen. Sie will frei fliegen und hoch über dem Himmel schweben. Er will alles von ihr, um sie an sich zu binden und sie nie wieder loszulassen. Dies ist ihre Reise zum Superstar. Dies ist seine Reise, auf der er sie begleitet. Gemeinsam werden sie die Welt rocken, während sie sich vielen Herausforderungen stellen. Aber was wird passieren, wenn sie entdeckt, dass sie niemals aus dem Schatten ihres früheren Lebens entkommen kann? Wird sie noch in der Lage sein, ihr Traumleben von Freiheit und Unabhängigkeit zu leben? Wird er in der Lage sein, sie vor den Gefahren zu schützen? [Warnung: Nicht jugendfreier Inhalt, Vorsicht ist geboten]. ### Instagram: Arria Cross (@arriacross) Discord Server: https://discord.gg/cSUhBdz

As everyone knows, He and she were childhood sweethearts, and he doted on her excessively. But on their engagement, she suddenly called off the wedding and went abroad for another man. His heart broke. Three years later, when she return to the country, her family faced bankruptcy, and she forced a marriage with him, causing a public outcry. Everyone waited to see her become a discarded wife, little did they know, he set a trap just to force her to come back and marry him.

Alternate Liberation A Seven-Part Epic of Adventure to Restore the Balance of the Universe Book 1: The Conqueror of Chaos When Akira Wattanakul, an ordinary teenager from Earth, receives a mysterious gemstone from his mother, his life changes forever. The gemstone transports him to Arcadia, a world where magic and technology intertwine—a realm filled with breathtaking wonders: seas of lava, underwater cities, floating islands, and lands ruled by advanced artificial intelligence. In this extraordinary land, Akira faces the Seven Deadly Sins, dark overlords wielding unparalleled power, malevolent forces of chaos, and even the gods themselves. Alongside these challenges, he uncovers startling truths about his own identity—truths that will shake the foundations of who he thought he was. Gifted with the unique ability to wield both the powers of light and darkness, Akira must summon his courage, rely on the bonds of friendship, and make unimaginable sacrifices to change the fate of Arcadia. But as the pieces of the puzzle fall into place, Akira is driven to question one thing above all: Why was he chosen as the “Heir of Arcadia”? This is a journey of hope, loss, and destiny—a tale of decisions that will not only alter Akira’s life forever but also reshape the very fabric of the universe. Embark on an adventure where mysteries unfold, alliances are tested, and the balance of the cosmos hangs by a thread. Will Akira rise to the challenge, or will chaos reign supreme?

Annalise’s life has been a series of tragedies, from abusive parents to a near-fatal accident that stole her dreams. On the verge of giving up, she saves a child and a dog from drowning but ends up losing her life instead. When she wakes up, she finds herself in the body of Iris, a villainess in a werewolf novel from her childhood, destined for heartbreak and betrayal at the hands of the Alpha King, Vincent. Determined to rewrite her fate, Annalise demands freedom, but the only way out is an engagement to the dangerous and enigmatic Atlas, a man with a secret that could change everything. As her wedding day approaches, Annalise realizes she may have gambled away her freedom, and her heart, with the true villain of the story.

Her wedding becomes a murder scene. All fingers pointed at her, the whole town was ready to hang her head on a spike. Iris Thorvald, the daughter of the Duke, raised in castle walls like a princess became a fugitive in her own home. “Run! As far as your leg's can take you! don't turn back,” Her grandmother had said to her. Off she goes, the unsuspecting blonde princess, falling into the clutches of the bloodthirsty Crown Prince. “The King of Wrath” They called him. The demon of Wrath suited better. He's out searching and plucking the eyes of his enemies out. Little bird Iris happens to fall on his bad side.

Iris Garden, una mujer de espíritu indomable y corazón valiente, es enviada por su familia a firmar un acuerdo entre dos reinos. Obligada a aceptar un matrimonio arreglado ella se encuentra atrapada en una red de expectativas sociales y deberes familiares. Del otro lado del trato está el futuro Duque de Agrum, Rudger Stepen. Encantado por su amiga de la infancia y en contra de su matrimonio. Con sus destinos entrelazados y sus vidas unidas hasta el final, ¿podrán entenderse?

Iris was a normal girl until one day when she got reincarnated in another world with a system that allows her to level up her charisma only, but how will this help her survive? She is going to have men fall in love with her to protect her, and maybe unlock skills to help her with that.

Yris, a fallen angel stripped of his wings and power, was cursed for sparing Lucifer during the Great War. Now, ten millennia later, demons threaten Earth, and Iris is offered a chance to reclaim his lost form—if he helps the Angels stop their invasion. With only a replica of his sword, Seraph’s Honor, Yris must navigate a world of betrayal, guilt, and reluctant alliances. As he battles demons and seeks redemption, Yris faces a question he can’t escape: Can a fallen angel ever truly rise again?

Once upon a time..... That's how all fairytales start, isn't it? And knowing fairy tales, they all end with happily ever afters. While Iris's life in Condulon might sound like a beginning to a fairtale story, it couldn't be further. With her 3 little sblings and her parents, Iris is a commoner who dwells in a small town called Condulon. All she wanted to do was open her own boutique so she could persue her dreams...until one day she couldn't even dream of it anymore. The law isn't something that's taken seriously in Condulon, all except for one. The one law that no one would dare break in the kingdom, punishable by a disturbing death at the hands of a terrifying creature in Mount Gondel. The law that Iris didn't even break but is, none the less, paying for. Only, she doesn’t meet who she expects to in the Mountain. "Once upon a time" is how all fairytales start. Would you like to see how this one ends?

Sebuah retakan misterius muncul dan mengubah seluruh sistem tatanan dunia. Para peneliti mencoba memastikan tentang sesuatu yang mereka sebut retakan dimensi. sebab retakan misterius yang disebut retakan dimensi mengeluarkan energi aneh. Sebuah energi yang tidak diketahui oleh para peneliti manusia di bumi karena baru pertama kali melihatnya. "Monster Dimensi" Itulah teriakan yang sering terdengar ketika manusia melihat monster keluar dari retakan dimensi. Fenomena kemunculan monster dimensi masih menjadi perdebatan para peneliti. Namun fenomena itu tidak hanya membuat kekacauan, tapi juga memakan banyak korban. Sampai akhirnya sosok manusia yang disebut etranger muncul dan membunuh monster dimensi. "Etranger yang bisa mengalahkan monster dimensi adalah kunci utama untuk keselamatan umat manusia." Begitulah argumen Presiden Amerika ketika melakukan pertemuan darurat tentang kemunculan monster dimensi. Dunia telah menganggap keberadaan etranger merupakan kondisi istimewa yang menguntungkan manusia. Namun tidak semua kekuatan mendatangkan kebaikan, sebab tidak semua orang bisa menjadi etranger. "Kami kaum elit yang telah berkuasa jauh lebih pantas mendapatkan kekuatan itu dari pada rakyat jelata...!" Rasa iri terus menghiasi orang-orang yang tidak mendapat kekuatan untuk menjadi seorang etranger. Tingkat kejahatan di sebuah negara yang tidak bisa mengatur etranger pun meningkat dengan pesat. Indonesia juga termasuk negara yang pernah mengalami krisis akibat ulah para etranger. Pembunuhan, pemerkosaan, pencurian, dan banyak kejahatan lainnya yang melibatkan para etranger. Rigma Sanja Dawala, anak dari seorang peneliti dan Jenderal Besar Militer Indonesia yang tidak menyukai etranger. Di tengah kekacauan dunia, rigma lebih memilih menjadi seorang peneliti. Rigma mencoba mencari pengetahuan tentang sumber kekuatan etranger. Segala macam jenis pengetahuan tentang etranger terus dipelajari olehnya. Semua itu dilakukan karena sosok terpenting baginya terkena penyakit kontaminasi jiwa akibat serangan monster dimensi. Sampai akhirnya muncul kondisi dimana rigma hampir mati karena serangan monster dimensi peringkat SS+. Di saat kritis rigma masih memikirkan keselamatan temannya, hingga sebuah suara terdengar. "Terimalah kontrak ini untuk membuat kami bertiga menjadi milikmu." Tiga jiwa pengelana menawarkan kontrak saat rigma hampir mati untuk membuatnya menjadi etranger. Rigma pun terpaksa menjadi etranger untuk menolong teman sekelasnya di universitas. "Kami, sosok yang sering disebut Raja terkuat akan membantumu menemukan jawabannya."

Alexander's pain in life was never substantial. That was until that fateful day of reckoning turned him into a conduit for something cunning, treacherous and ruthless. His life was now fraught with danger, deception, and the Arcane. Discover the secrets of Arcadia alongside Alexander Cole for a journey you won't soon forget.

An unexpected heat leads to a night of animalistic, primal desire with an alpha she's never spoken to—Iris is left with not one but four little sprouts in her womb. Unfortunately, when she tries to confront the father, Ajax Vaisiliev, CEO and heir to a billion dollar empire, she encounters another omega who tells her she's not wanted by the alpha, thoroughly humiliating her. Iris is forced to run away and start over, left with the responsibility of raising eccentric quadruplets on her own. When she reenters elite society, Ajax is surprised to find the omega who's been haunting his dreams for the past five years with four children who, eerily enough, look like him. Except, it won't be that easy because this time, she's accompanied by a dark-haired alpha who claims to be her husband.

In the year 2275, humanity has spread across the stars, but life in space is cold, isolated, and often lonely. Iris, a talented astrophysicist, has dedicated her life to studying mysterious cosmic echoes—signals from the edge of the known universe that defy explanation. One day, her research leads her to a discovery: the echoes aren't random—they’re messages. Strange, poetic messages that seem to be written just for her. Determined to uncover the sender, Iris embarks on a journey aboard the spaceship Stellar Winds, where she meets Kian, a brooding ex-pilot with a tragic past and a heart closed off to the world. Together, they chase the origin of the echoes, exploring uncharted regions of space while navigating the growing tension—and attraction—between them. As they venture deeper into the void, Iris and Kian uncover a startling truth: the echoes are tied to a forgotten interstellar civilization, one that holds the key to their futures. But with rival factions hunting them down and a universe full of dangers, their love may be the only thing that can keep them alive.

Zar: The Last Umbraxian Zar is a professor at the esteemed Arcadia Institute in the remote region of Velandor, dedicated to studying and preserving ancient magics. His fascination with the lost art of Umbraxis—one of the five foundational magics of Xandria—grows as he uncovers traces of its remnants within the depths of a restricted laboratory. Although Umbraxis has been considered extinct for generations, lingering particles hint at its continued existence, drawing Zar into a risky pursuit of knowledge that challenges the boundaries of what is forbidden.

The Beast King's shadow looms over a shattered land, and only the crystals – relics of forgotten power – hold the key to his defeat. Hunter Dragan, a young mage haunted by unrequited love and driven by a burning desire for justice, embarks on a perilous journey with the enigmatic Iris Amethyst. But ancient prophecies whisper of betrayal, and the path to the Beast King’s lair is fraught with deadly secrets. Can Hunter overcome his personal demons and the treacherous forces arrayed against him, or will the crystals' power corrupt him as much as it empowers?

Di tepi Sungai Xishui, ada sebuah keluarga dengan nama belakang Ruo, yang nasibnya sangat buruk sehingga seolah-olah nasib buruk itu merasuki jiwa mereka. Ketika keluarga lain memperoleh panen yang berlimpah, Keluarga Ruo tidak memanen sebutir pun biji-bijian. Sayuran yang mereka tanam dimakan oleh serangga, ayam mereka terkena wabah ayam, babi mereka terkena demam babi… Meskipun rumah tangga ini dipenuhi pria yang kuat, mereka entah gila, cacat, atau buta… Keluarga yang seharusnya memiliki prospek cerah menjadi yang termiskin dalam jarak sepuluh mil. Satu-satunya hal yang membuat orang lain iri terhadap Keluarga Ruo adalah anggota pria mereka yang subur! Nyonya tua Keluarga Ruo telah melahirkan enam putra, yang kemudian memberinya empat cucu laki-laki. Dia bermimpi siang dan malam memiliki seorang cucu perempuan. Ketika dia akhirnya mendapatkan seorang cucu, yang mengecewakannya, anak itu mental terganggu: di usia lebih dari tiga tahun, dia masih tidak dapat berbicara atau berjalan, bahkan tidak bisa makan atau buang air tanpa bantuan. Semua orang berpikir Keluarga Ruo tidak akan pernah bisa membalikkan keberuntungan mereka dalam hidup ini! Sampai anak cacat mental setengah tua berusia tiga tahun itu tiba-tiba berseru, “Mama…” Langit mulai berubah. Dunia mulai berubah menjadi misterius. Di halaman Keluarga Ruo, buah kesemek matang dalam semalam. Sayuran di ladang, hampir habis digerogoti serangga, menjadi subur dan hijau. Ayam tua yang tidak pernah bertelur tiba-tiba mulai bertelur… Sementara orang lain menghadapi kelaparan, lumbung Keluarga Ruo penuh. Putra sulung tidak lagi gila, putra kedua tidak lagi cacat, putra ketiga tidak lagi buta… Nyonya tua Keluarga Ruo, dengan tangannya di pinggang, tertawa lepas ke langit, "Siapa bilang Xuanbao saya bodoh? Dia jelas harta karun keberkahan!" (Ini adalah novel pertanian dengan sentuhan pesona peri, di mana protagonis wanita di kehidupan sebelumnya adalah lili hari yang baru terbangun yang telah bereinkarnasi sebagai manusia.)

Updates every 10:00PM UTC+7 Centuries ago, a mysterious meteor descended upon the Earth. Instead of wiping all life forms on the planet, it terraformed the Earth, transforming both living and non-living things alike. This event was called the Great Meteor Fall. Monsters and Beasts appeared and proliferated on the land, causing a shift to the ordinary lifestyle people once knew. Humans also underwent changes thanks to the meteor. Some were granted supernatural powers, and some were granted strength. With these changes, mankind concluded that life will never be the same. The rise of adventurers and guilds was only a few things brought about by the change. Those who wielded great power became prominent figures. But this was just the beginning. The ground zero of the meteor, where it descended, became the territory of a powerful entity known as the Dark One. No one knew where he came from, but rumors said he was inside the meteor when it landed. The energy levels in ground zero were so potent that an average human wouldn't be able to survive it. As such, only high-ranking adventurers could enter it with great difficulty and survive. However, no one came close to the fortress of the dark One, built on top of the meteor itself. As years passed, the monsters and beasts became more powerful, and the adventurers struggled to keep up. But there was no real threat. The Dark One didn't seem to care for Earth's inhabitants, or maybe he was in deep slumber, awaiting his awakening before he invaded Earth. It was foretold, however, that the Dark One was close to awakening, and the powerful monsters and beasts were a clear sign of it. Backed into a corner, the countries were forced to rely on forbidden technology to combat the upcoming invasion. Messing with the space-time continuum, mankind was able to summon influential and powerful people from the past. They became known as Heroes of Relics. These heroes partied up and became Earth's last line of defense against the oncoming invasion. Albrecht Stein was part of the Heroes of Relics. However, he was kicked out of the party since they no longer needed a porter. His only particular skill was spatial storage space, and he was just an additional headcount, so they kicked him out. Just like the other Heroes, he was transported to the future with the sole purpose of defeating the Dark One. But now that his purpose was gone, he decided to live a quiet life in the countryside. That is until the final countdown was issued, and the world's destruction drew near.

500 years ago on Earth, the Apocalypse doomed life on the Blue Planet. Humanity was in a pit of hell as the Strike of Zombies, Mutation of Animals, and Appearance of Monsters happened altogether. Humankind was forced to leave their native planet for an indefinite period. For hundreds of years, humans lived in Arcadia — a planet so far away from Earth that the only way to reach it was through the Portal. For hundred of years, humans coexist with the aardeans — a humanoid race native to the Pastel Planet. After more than three centuries, conflicts between humans and aardeans spark the idea of war. Genocide of humans has always been the clear end to the war. To save humanity from yet another doom, the Leaders secretly formed the Saviors and send them to Earth. Each of the ten members of the Saviors is granted a System for the Mission, including Aksel, who is granted the Beast Monster System. To his father, Aksel is an embarrassment; but he wants to change that — so he joins the Saviors. He determines to end the Apocalypse on Earth so that humanity could return to their native planet and prevent the war against the aardeans. Aksel goes on the Mission optimistically, without knowing what could possibly happen once he set foot on the Blue Planet. *The cover art and character illustrations were made with openart.ai. [NOTE: THE BOOK IS CURRENTLY BEING REVISED FROM THE VERY FIRST CHAPTER. IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO READ THE BOOK UNTIL THIS NOTE IS DELETED] REVISION PROGRESS: 4/152

In a fractured reality where the laws of nature are bent by those with extraordinary powers, a ruler bound by a 500-year-old promise and her goal to protect the people she loves, seeks a weapon to save her crumbling empire, Arcadia. Leaving her people behind, as she embarks on a journey, only to return to a nightmare of massacre.... Devastated and desperate, she faces an unimaginable choice: to save her son, the sole survivor of the massacre, who lies on the brink of death, she's left with doing what might never be undone.... The decision sets in motion a chain of events filled with betrayal, rivalry, and unfolding battles across alternate realities... In a world teetering on the edge of collapse, her dreams of peace and unity become the most dangerous of ambitions... Will this fractured timeline ever become their true home, or is the cost of such dreams too high? "Witness the birth of a tragedy that will span centuries, and the rise of a legend forged in blood, fire, and the ashes of a shattered empire."

“Is Mr. Angelis there?” a hurried voice asked. The man introduced himself as Dereck. “No, Matt isn’t home. He’s in Brisbane until tomorrow,” Colette replied, her tone flat and resigned. She was ready to end the call and retreat back to the comfort of her bed when Dereck’s response froze her in place. He laughed. “Oh, is that what he told you?” A cold drop of fear slithered down her spine. “What is that supposed to mean?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, a mixture of fear and anger lacing her words. There was a pause on the other end of the line, and Colette could almost hear the gears turning in Dereck’s mind as he realized his slip. “What?” She stammered, before abruptly cutting the call. Matheo would attend the gala with Iris, and they would be the perfect couple, the power duo that everyone admired. Meanwhile, Colette would be here, in this cold, empty house, a prisoner of her own despair. The realization was suffocating, the betrayal too deep to bear. Her heart ached with a pain so intense it felt physical, a crushing weight that left her gasping for breath. She sat down on the edge of the bed, her body trembling with a mixture of rage and sorrow. Tears streamed down her face, but she made no move to wipe them away. What was the point? The man she had loved with all her heart, the man she had trusted implicitly, had chosen another over her. He had lied to her, betrayed her, and now he was flaunting that betrayal in the most public way possible. But this was new! Now, he had started lying to her. So, that he could attend the gala with Iris without his "stupid, unreasonable" wife demanding to be taken to a public place with him? He wouldn’t want that burden on him now, would he? No, Iris would look much better in his arms, cool and sophisticated, with her intellectual talks to charm his potential investors. She knew the ins and outs of his business and it wouldn’t be the first time he had taken her to such events. The thought made Colette’s stomach churn. But tonight, something snapped inside her. The dead flower of her heart, long withered from neglect and betrayal, turned to a crisp. She had been humiliated, shamed, hidden away in secret, and lied to. Matheo had been afraid she would embarrass him? Now she would show him what true embarrassment felt like. Maybe her marriage was over. Maybe her husband had only ever wanted her for one thing: sex. If that was the case, then tonight, she would be the epitome of sex. She would get ready to seduce him in public, and the whole world would see the actual of their marriage before she left him forever. If he wanted her as the whore, he will get the whore.

In 300 BCE, the serene village of Arcadia becomes a living nightmare when Persian invaders unleash their wrath, leaving nothing but ashes and heartbreak. Among the few survivors is Lisandra, a young girl with a fiery spirit, whose family is brutally torn from her. Hidden away by her mother in a desperate bid to save her, Lisandra is forced to witness unimaginable horrors that forever scar her soul. Alone and consumed by grief, she finds solace and love in her childhood friend, Athina, who also survives the massacre. Together, they struggle to heal while hiding in the wilderness. But Lyzendra's heart burns with an unquenchable thirst for revenge, even as Athina pleads with her to abandon the path of violence. Cutting her hair and binding her chest, Lyzendra assumes the guise of a man and journeys to Sparta to train as a warrior. There, she hones her skills, driven by a singular purpose: to destroy those who wronged her and to fight against tyranny. Her journey takes her beyond the boundaries of Greece as she learns the art of war from the fierce Scythians, the cunning Illyrians, and other legendary tribes. Yet, with each battle fought and each life taken, Lisandra finds herself slipping further from the person she once was. As she rises to prominence, Lisandra becomes both a beacon of hope and a shadow of terror. But at what cost does revenge come? Will her pursuit of justice bring closure, or will it consume her soul entirely? In a tale of resilience, love, and the destructive allure of vengeance, The Warrior's Odyssey explores the strength it takes to fight, the pain of loss, and the cost of hatred in a world torn apart by war.

What would happen if history took a different course back in 1898 and the Filipino revolutionaries learned of the secret negotiation between the American and Spanish forces in Manila? How will the future of the Philippines change?

In the prestigious Institute of All Stars Universal, nestled in the glittering heart of Australia, power isn't just taught—it's inherited, fought for, and sometimes stolen. Behind its imposing gates, a story of love, betrayal, vengeance, and earth-shattering secrets is about to unfold. Iris Smith appears to be just another privileged 18-year-old heiress—the beloved daughter of Australia's financial titans, Mr. and Mrs. Smith. But beneath her sweet demeanor and shy smiles lies an extraordinary truth: since age 14, she's been secretly outmaneuvering even her parents in the business world, wielding powers that would make their empire look like a mere stepping stone. It's a talent she's kept hidden from everyone, including those closest to her heart. When betrayal strikes from the two people she trusted most—her boyfriend Brenton and best friend Naima—Iris's world shatters. The devastating blow transforms her from a quiet powerhouse into someone even she doesn't recognize. Just as she builds her walls higher, fate throws her into the orbit of Aiden Mayers—the notorious campus playboy, son of a prominent politician, and the face of Agatha Modelling Institute. He's everything she's trying to avoid: charming, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. Within the Institute's divided departments, where alliances shift like sand and power plays unfold daily, Iris faces a choice that could reshape not just her future, but the entire hierarchy of their world. Will she risk opening her wounded heart to the one person who could either heal or destroy it completely? Or will she channel her pain into becoming the kind of ruler that makes even kings tremble? As love and rivalry collide, one question remains: In a game where talents can topple empires and secrets can kill, who will Iris choose to be—the princess everyone underestimated, or the queen no one saw coming? Prepare to be drawn into a world where power wears a designer label, love comes with a price tag, and revenge is served at a temperature that burns everything in its path. Welcome to the Institute of All Stars Universal, where nothing is quite what it seems, and everyone has something to hide.

Hazel found herself in the realm of Arcadia where creatures of fantasy lived. Fascinated by what she saw, she was hopeful for a better life but found herself captured, quickly shattering all her hopes of a better life. Just when she thought her hopes of living were all in vain, she was saved and taken to the castle by the king who claimed her to be his destined mate. Hazel later learned that she had magic within her that she was unknown to. She pledged to find the truth about her origin and learn to put her powers to use. But in her quest to discover and uncover her hidden abilities, evil resurfaced, threatening the new life she had built for herself. When faced with the dark secrets of Arcadia, Hazel must fight for her survival and the survival of the realms. ------- Excerpt: Standing side by side, they watched as the crack on the ground grew wider and the black smoke that oozed from it became thicker. Standing beside it were the dark Elf and a banshee who had broken the five seals that sealed the darkness away and kept it at bay. "What is that?" Hazel asked. She could not believe the sight before her. A realm as beautiful as this harbored such darkness within it! On a closer look, she was able to identify Duran but she could not identify the other person standing beside him. "The Banshee," Arzaan replied. His gaze fixated on the two who had broken the seals he placed on the land. Shifting his gaze momentarily from them, he puts a shield on Hazel and holds onto her waist to prevent her from moving forward already knowing what would happen next. "Why are they...? Her words were left unfinished. Her eyes grew wide at the phenomenon that had materialized before them. "What is that?"

Selamat datang di St. Velton Academy , sebuah sekolah yang menyimpan rahasia kelam di balik temboknya yang megah. Saat Darius Kane , siswa pindahan yang tampak biasa, melangkah ke dalam gerbang sekolah, ia segera terjebak dalam pertempuran melawan tujuh dosa besar yang bangkit dari kegelapan. Di hari pertama, saat lonceng berbunyi, aula sekolah berubah menjadi arena horor. Darius menemukan pedang kuno dan kekuatan yang mengubah hidupnya, tetapi setiap kemenangan membawa konsekuensi yang lebih berat. Bergabung dengan Lila seorang gadis misterius yang tahu lebih banyak tentang kegelapan yang mengancam, mereka berjuang untuk menyelamatkan teman-teman dan menghadapi musuh yang merefleksikan sisi tergelap dari jiwa manusia. Di tengah pertarungan melawan keserakahan, iri hati, dan kebanggaan, Darius harus berhadapan dengan kebenaran pahit: setiap dosa yang ia lawan juga mencerminkan ketakutannya sendiri. Dengan waktu yang terus berjalan dan ancaman yang semakin mendekat, apakah Darius mampu menghentikan kegelapan tanpa kehilangan segalanya? "Deadly Sins" adalah novel aksi dan horor yang penuh ketegangan, menggugah pikiran, dan menantang batas keberanian. Siapakah yang akan selamat di akhir pertempuran ini, dan apakah mereka akan menemukan jalan kembali ke cahaya?

Book 1 Preacher, a biker with a dark past, is unexpectedly thrust into an alternate world while on a nostalgic journey down Route 66. Once a gunrunner and outlaw, Preacher turned his life around after a spiritual awakening in prison, becoming a wandering preacher to his biker community. However, his newfound path takes an extraordinary turn when a mysterious flash of light transports him—and his beloved motorcycle—to a war-torn medieval kingdom. Summoned by desperate mages seeking a hero to save their kingdom from the demi-humans, Preacher discovers a world rife with magic, slavery, and conflict. His arrival was meant to summon a warrior of legend, but Preacher—a 40-year-old ex-con—must now rise to the challenge. Equipped with unparalleled magical affinities and skills enhanced by the kingdom's healers, he quickly proves his strength and wit to skeptical allies and foes alike. As Preacher navigates his new reality, he encounters Iris, a fox demi-human enslaved by the kingdom. Touched by her plight, he frees her, forming an unbreakable bond through a ritual of ancient prophecy. Together, they face challenges of loyalty, prejudice, and the looming threat of a corrupt kingdom advisor plotting to use Preacher for dark purposes. Combining his biker tenacity, earthly wisdom, and newfound magical prowess, Preacher sets out on a path to not only survive but to reshape the war and bring justice to this fractured world. But can a man shaped by Earth's harsh realities bring peace to a world teetering on the edge of chaos? This action-packed, genre-blending tale of redemption, faith, and courage sets the stage for an unforgettable adventure.

Falsely accused of treason and awaiting execution, Athena Cloverfield, the former young heiress to the fallen House Cloverfield, reflects on her life to pinpoint where it all went wrong. Athena blames Iris, her stepsister, for all the bad things that happened to her, but her perspective is utterly shattered when Iris visits her in the dungeons and confesses her love for her, going so far as to declare that she would try to rescue her. The time of the execution inevitably came, and Athena was about to be executed. Just then, Iris appears and fights desperately to get to Athena, but before she can get anywhere close, Iris is defeated and is made to watch the execution from where she fell. Seeing her desperation and finally believing the genuine tears, Athena prayed to God, for the very first time in her life, for a second chance to make amends. As if God himself had answered the prayer, Athena miraculously finds herself back in time on the same day Iris arrives at her home in the Cloverfield mansion. Seizing the chance, Athena resolves herself to be the best stepsister she could imagine herself to be, but the memories from the past timelines haunt her constantly, causing her to react negatively and straying down the same path as before. When eventually cornered into the fateful tea party, Athena, in a moment of vulnerability, confessed her inner fears of how Iris could once again ruin her life despite her trying her best to make amends. Perhaps due to an accidental but fortunate choice of words, Iris misunderstood Athena and was completely charmed by her. To Athena’s amazement, Iris swore to Athena on the spot that she would be her loyal and loving sister who would protect her from the world. And in the days after, Athena and Iris enjoyed a loving and caring relationship, just as Athena hoped to have. But fate had it out for Athena, and to her horror, the events that led to her execution started occurring once more when she got enrolled into the kingdom’s royal academy alongside Iris in this timeline. Thanks to the first of those dreadful events, she got involved with the crown prince, the same man who ordered her execution in the previous timeline, and somehow attracted his attention. To make things worse, as the days passed and Athena, for some reason, started to gain popularity amongst her peers, Iris became more obsessive and overprotective towards Athena, causing various scandalous rumours to rise and leading to both troublesome and amusing incidents. But unbeknownst to Athena and Iris, a sinister figure seeks to tear their relationship apart and eventually lead Athena down the path of doom…