Hawthorne Pierce

She, who once stood at the pinnacle of Murim. She, who neither the Heavens above nor Hell below could defeat. She, the Heavenly Demoness, whose name must never be called--defeated in battle. Betrayed by those she called trusted friends and her own lover. A thousand years have passed since the great sects conspired to offer her death to the King of the Skies, gaining eternal life by tying themselves to his divine power. They rule this new world overrun with Gates and monsters as powerful guild masters, revered legends who have erased her name from history. But the past always returns. Awakening in this strange new world in the body of a Dungeon Sweeper, Yuna Kim, the Demoness finds she has been given a second chance. The chance she has longed for since her lover's blade pierced her chest as her once friends watched--to destroy them with her own hands until they beg for death. She will reclaim what was stolen from her, piece by piece. Let them run, let them hide--there will be no mercy be they friend, foe, demon, or god.

Colossals, Titans, and Demonic Beasts rule over a world where no weapon, no bullet, and no missile can pierce their nearly impenetrable hides. Ruthless, cunning, and more brutal than any human, these creatures brought humanity to the edge of extinction. When half the population fell, a harsh truth emerged: only a monster could defeat a monster: ONLY A MONSTER COULD KILL A MONSTER. Humanity became monsters. In this world, one could only become stronger by fusing, merging and splicing their cells with monsters to become Exomorphers! Ezra reincarnated into this world with a cheat system that allowed him to fuse ordinary farm animals into higher grade monsters! [You have fused 100 sheeps, 100 horses, 100 cat-fishes and 100 chicken together!] [Congratulations, you have acquired a Mythical Qilin!] … [You have fused 100 lions, 100 eagles, 50 magma salamanders together!] [Congratulations, you have acquired a Mythical Inferno Griffin!] … [You have fused 100 parrots, 100 diamonds, 100 fireflies, and 50 flamingos together!] [Congratulations, you have acquired a Mythical Crystal Phoenix!] … While others risks their lives and spend their family fortunes to tame legendary beasts, Ezra only fuses farm animals to create mythical beasts! Ezra’s Dad: “W-where are my chickens!?” Ezra: “ A flying mythical beast attacked and ate them all!” Ezra’s Dad: “A thousand of them!?” Ezra: “Uhm. It was very hungry.” (Note: This is not your regular beast taking novel. The beasts are no where near cute nor is there a special cuddly bond between Host and Symbiote!)

Born wolfless in a world where power is measured by the beast within, Ingrid Hearst defied every expectation. Trained by her adoptive father, the formidable Alpha Alistair, she rose above her limitations, to become a deadly assassin. Her name became a legend whispered across Arathia when she single-handedly brought down a ruthless Alpha. But triumph turned into tragedy. After Alistair’s death, Ingrid was betrayed by the pack she once called family. Cast out as a disgrace, chained, and tortured for being wolfless, she was sold for thirty gold coins, to the ruthless Zagreus Hawthorne, a royal yet mischievous vampire. Desperate to break free from the chain of her past to start a new life, Ingrid accepted the cunning proposal of the mischievous man, unaware of the deceit lurking behind his silver-tongue promises. Ingrid must use her lethal skills to fulfill Zagreus's demand. A dangerous task involving the downfall of Zagreus’ long standing enemy: To bring the vicious Alpha of Enigma, Vesarius Rage down to his knees. With nothing more to lose, Ingrid is determined to hunt that beast down even if it means chasing him into the very depths of hell. However, as she delves deeper into her mission, secrets of her past emerge, and the freedom she seeks may come at a price far greater than she imagined: because dealing with the menacing Alpha is a very dangerous game to play. And in a deadly game of betrayal and survival, where power reigns absolute. Ingrid must decide: will she remain the prey, or will she rise as the huntress she was made to be?

"'I don't care, Sarah. I despise you. I despise the whole of you." Xavier's growl sent shivers down her spine. His piercing blue eyes locked onto hers, seeing right through her. Tears welled up as he sneered, "I'm Xavier Adrian. Your feelings mean nothing." Sarah's heart shattered as his words pierced through her innocent heart. "Then who am I to you?" she trembled. Xavier's whisper sent fear coursing through her veins and he slowly let out his usual sinful smirk "I'm the Devil and you're my prey." "When darkness reigns, survival is luxury." Sarah Parker, a 19-year-old aspiring journalist, once dreamed of uncovering truth and making a name for herself. But when tragedy struck, her world shattered, leaving her with emotional scars. Now, she's forced into the dark world of the Sin-Nation Empire, where Xavier Adrian reigns. Xavier Adrian, the CEO of Nexus Tech by day and the leader of Sin-Nation-Empire at night, hides a tortured soul behind his piercing blue eyes. The son of Andrew Adrian, his blood comes with power and violence, and Xavier knows that the shades of a father’s sins are something one cannot run away from. When the two broken souls meet, Sarah is confronted with a side of her own darkness as twisted as nightmare and Xavier faces a bigger nightmare . In a world where loyalty is luxury and survival is a constant battle, can Sarah and Xavier find a way to overcome their demons, or will they become each other's destruction?

A princess's duty is to be beautiful, quiet, not loud, to be seen and not to be heard, which was how Dahlia lived most of her life. Bound by the expectations of her title, she spent years trying to prove to her father that she was more than just a princess and capable of being more than an ornament in his court but each time she never got the chance. Instead, she was forced into a marriage of convenience with the bravest knight in all the kingdom, Reagan Hawthorne. Dahlia thought she would use this marriage to escape the brutal crutches of her father and glide out of her cage but Reagan’s cold disdain was an unexpected prison of its own. While he waged wars on distant lands, she stayed behind, holding his household together and protecting the people he seemed to ignore. But Dahlia carried a dangerous secret. By day, she was the perfect wife. By night, she became the "Black Knight," a masked vigilante fighting for justice in the shadows. Reagan returned, ready to focus on his personal mission: avenging his father’s death. To him, Dahlia was just another pawn in his plans—a spoiled princess he needed to tolerate. But as cracks began to form in her perfect façade, Reagan couldn’t shake the feeling that there was more to his wife than met the eye. Now, with enemies circling closer and their secrets threatening to collide, Dahlia and Reagan must confront the lies they’ve told themselves and each other. But when masks fall and truths are revealed, will their fragile bond withstand the storm—or will it shatter beyond repair? One wound. One secret. One night that changes everything.

(WARNING: MATURE CONTENT AND DARK THEMES AHEAD) "Odessa..." His whisper brought me back to reality, causing me to flutter my eyelids as I brought my gaze back to his eyes. "Focus. Tell me to shove it in." Argh, what's his fucking problem? We were having some fun and he's suddenly acting like he's all about consent? "Since when do you care about what I think?" I couldn't help but ask, arching an eyebrow. He stared at me for a good few seconds, forcing me to divert my gaze back to his dick. Yup... Still harder than a rock. "I don't." He suddenly responded, causing me to clench my jaw as I brought my gaze back to his annoyingly attractive silver eyes. "If I wanted to, I'd simply tie you up without saying a thing and then fuck you until the entire pack hears you screaming my name. But..." He paused, his smirk turning into a grin as he brought his mouth to my ear and whispered. "... I want to see you beg for it. I want to see you grovel at my feet, pleading for the sweet release of me fucking you. The mate bond has heightened your sex drive, hon. And I'm the only one capable of taming it." ***** In a modern Earth torn by war between the werewolves and witches, the life of Odessa Pierce, the lowest ranking witch of her coven, is changed forever when her coven surrenders her to the Alpha King of the North American region himself to be his bride as a symbol of a "truce". However, in a shocking twist, she discovers that she's mated to the ruthless Alpha King and now has to navigate her growing feelings for a man she thought she'd hate, while still trying to survive in a world that's out to eliminate her kind. As ancient prophecies and hidden agendas arise, will she be able to pierce through the dark veil clouding the Alpha King's heart and make him accept her? Or will their relationship ultimately crumble under the brunt of the hidden secrets and revelations that begin sprouting? And what will be her role in this never-ending war? Follow Odessa and Kaelos's story to find out.

Regression should have been a myth, a fairytale, for fools, but behold, the all and mighty Demon King, scourge of realms. After his eventual death, returned back to his past, back to his feeble human body, back to his childhood friend, Amelia, the same woman, who was to be the fabled hero, the Messiah, the liberator, the same woman who had pierced through his heart with her sword, gifting him a death full of regreat, full of remorse. edited for royal road

In the shadowy heart of Transylvania, a cursed village trembles under the weight of its haunted past. Generations ago, a devastating wildfire consumed the royal family's castle, silencing the bloodthirsty horrors that plagued the land. But peace is fleeting, and now, a century later, the curse has stirred once more. A sinister figure prowls the ruins, and the sky turns black as the rivers run red. Evil has returned. Far away in Vatican City, the Sanders family lives a peaceful life, blissfully unaware of the darkness that looms. Oliver, a devoted husband, plans a heartfelt surprise for his wife, only to find their home invaded by shadowy intruders. Bound and beaten, his agonizing screams pierce the fabric of reality, awakening a force long thought buried: Dracula, the fallen prince of darkness. As ancient alliances are rekindled and new horrors rise, Dracula gathers his court of supernatural beings—including the vengeful Cyclops and the cunning Baba Yaga. But the key to ultimate power, a lost family ring, remains hidden—a symbol of betrayal and bloodshed that ties Dracula’s fate to a brother he thought long dead. With humanity’s fragile peace hanging by a thread, the battle between light and shadow intensifies. Will the Sanders family survive the horrors at their doorstep? Can the forces of good rally against a darkness older than time? Once Evil is a gripping tale of betrayal, vengeance, and the eternal struggle between darkness and redemption. A story where no one is safe, and even the most innocent souls may find themselves at the mercy of ancient evil.

At Blackridge Academy, an elite high school where secrets lurk in every corner, a new student arrives—without a past. Lucien Falkner, a 17-year-old with piercing eyes and a mysterious aura, immediately draws attention. Rumors spread like wildfire, especially when strange incidents begin occurring shortly after his arrival. But Lucien is far from an ordinary student. He is a highly trained fighter, raised in the shadows of a hidden organization while now their rival organisation hunt him down. Every step he takes is watched, every movement calculated. As conflicts between school gangs escalate, suspicious teachers pry into his life, and outside threats creep closer, Lucien must rely on his combat skills to survive—without exposing his true identity. In a world where silence is a weapon and secrets are deadlier than bullets, Lucien must decide: run from his past or confront the forces chasing him. One thing is certain—his arrival was no coincidence.

“That bastard shall perish, and so his precious world, after piercing it, horrors and vile creatures, my creatures, will spread all over it… corruption will unleash” Wandering across a corrupted world that has almost extinguished humanity, trying to conquer back the lands once people lived freely. Only a small island somehow managed to be considered livable for human species, there monsters were much weaker compared to the ones in the rest of the world, rumors say that it's due to the presence of the mighty volcano... but no one knows the reality. A gentle and noble hearted girl, who tries to her best for helping mankind to save this already corrupted world, has decided to start her journey into this messed up reality.

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.

Nineteen-year-old Ember’s life is ordinary, defined by college classes, late-night study sessions, and fleeting thoughts of love—until she wakes up in an unfamiliar, dreamlike room. Standing before her is a mysterious gentleman whose piercing eyes seem to know her better than she knows herself. As Ember navigates the line between waking and dreaming, her world begins to unravel, pulling her into a story where love transcends reality itself. With each encounter in this ethereal realm, Ember unravels secrets about the enigmatic man and the startling connection they share. But as the line between her dreams and her waking life blurs, she is forced to confront her deepest fears, uncover her hidden strength, and discover the truth about love, fate, and the power of the human heart. "Beyond the Dreaming" is a captivating tale of romance, mystery, and self-discovery that will sweep you off your feet and leave you questioning the boundaries of reality. Prepare to lose yourself in a love story like no other—a love story born in dreams but destined to change the real world forever.

Harro, the 25-year-old scion of a business empire, was a paragon of perfection. His chiseled features and piercing blue eyes made him look like a celestial being, earning him the nickname "Angel." His charming personality, honed from years of navigating high-society circles, had a mesmerizing effect on everyone he met. People were drawn to him like moths to a flame, helpless to resist his captivating smile and effortless charm. But one man remained immune to Harro's allure: Orion Alexander Stone, a ruthless and cunning business rival. With a name that evoked the mythological hunter, Orion was a force to be reckoned with. His piercing gaze and chiseled jawline made him look like a granite statue, impervious to emotions. He saw Harro as nothing more than a pampered, entitled rich kid playing at being a businessman. Fate, however, had other plans. When Harro and Orion met, the air was electric with tension. Despite their differences, they found themselves inexplicably drawn to each other, their mutual attraction growing stronger with each passing moment. It was as if the universe had conspired to bring them together, igniting a passion that neither could ignore. But their love story took a dramatic turn when Harro was involved in a freak accident, erasing his memories of Orion. The man he loved was now a stranger, and Harro was left with a gaping hole in his heart. Orion, determined to win Harro back, set out to rekindle their romance, but the odds were stacked against them. Would they be able to rekindle their love, or would their relationship remain forever lost in the annals of memory?

When the port of Franik chokes on briny fog thick with the reek of decay, a witcher pierced through the heart by a pitchfork opens eyes that no longer belong to him—Bai Lang, a 21st-century zoologist, now inhabits this scarred body. Hired by a tavern keeper for three silver coins to dredge up a drowned earl’s bastard, he finds a spoon stamped with royal wax in the corpse’s bloated stomach. As fishing nets haul up indigo cloth fragments from the New World, the gallows creaks under the weight of its seventh “witch,” her charred ankles swaying above the harbor. Twelve letters bearing disparate noble crests steer Bai Lang toward a fractured silver sword’s trail: a sarcophagus in a monastery crypt weeps with a banshee’s lament, a cyclops’ birthmark glows upon a fishergirl’s collarbone in rhythm with the tides, and Crusader curses fester as sentient barnacles devouring sailors in a merchant ship’s belly. Yet the deadliest snare lies in the crown prince’s chambers—a unicorn tapestry woven from twelve bastards’ umbilical cords, every thread stitched with the witchers’ vanishing truth. Shrouded sails pierce the North Sea’s fury as the fabled Isle of Witchers emerges from mythic fog. When pyres of burning witches stain the horizon and the Pope’s dagger presses against a laboring mother’s fevered throat, Bai Lang clutches the final shard of silver and understands: the plague ravaging the Old World is no act of God, but a funeral orchestrated by New World capitalists and Old World theocrats. The last witcher’s blade, once plunged into monstrous hearts, must now carve an epitaph for the devils mankind has birthed—and bury an era in its silver grave.

When a private video of their most intimate moment leaked, Dara and Sethya's love shattered. The scandal drove them apart, leaving Dara in ruins. His mother, unable to bear the shame, ended her own life. Grief-stricken and drowning in despair, Dara made a chilling decision: to join her in death. But just as the darkness closed in, the shrill ring of a phone pierced the silence—and everything began to change.

Beneath a sky choked with towering steel and bathed in the eerie glow of blue and violet neon lights, lies a world reborn from the ashes of technological revolution. Here, the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, and the torrent of data flows like a river of light, carving the path to an uncertain future. Steel and flesh intertwine, past and future collide. In this realm, the Surface World and the Hidden World coexist, their fragile balance teetering on the edge of chaos. Every step forward feels like standing before an insurmountable wall of time, where the weight of history and the pull of destiny converge. As darkness creeps across the horizon, threatening to consume all, one truth becomes clear: gentleness will not pierce the shadows. To fight the encroaching void, we must wield fire—fierce, unrelenting, and unyielding. In Eclipse of Realms, follow the journey of those who dare to defy the divide between worlds, wielding the flames of rebellion to illuminate the path toward a new dawn. The stakes are high, the choices are dire, and the line between hero and villain is razor-thin. Will they burn brightly enough to shatter the darkness, or will they be consumed by the very fire they seek to control?

___Lost Notes___ In this age of superheroes, the public safety is at the hands of these all so powerful figures. Located in the metropolis of Condor is the worlds strongest hero, UltraMan. In his decade long carrier, he has destroyed multiple conspiracies started by the city's old elite, single handedly apprehended the mafias that encroached upon the weak and feeble and even stopped several alien invasions and infiltrations. It is safe to assume that such a man would have many enemies, but with skin that cannot be pierced by any earthly means and strength that puts the legends of old to shame, how can such a creature ever be defeated? If UltraMan wanted to, he could have conquered earth at any time. So why did he not? No one quite knows. '' In any regards, he is seen as the balancing force of the world. So what happens if he is removed from the picture? What if I removed him? How will the world live? How will "I" live? ....

In the world of Aetherion, where magic, spirits, and powerful noble houses dictate fate, a young man from Earth finds himself reborn as Averis Ravenshade, the firstborn of the feared Duke of the North. But there’s a problem—Averis isn’t a hero. He’s a villain, a stepping stone in the tale of a regressed imperial princess destined for greatness. In his past life, Averis was an ordinary teenager who lost all hope, only to awaken in a world of grandeur and danger. Marked by his silver-white hair and piercing red pupils, he is the heir to one of the empire’s mightiest houses. But with his tragic fate already written, he refuses to be a mere obstacle in someone else’s story. Armed with knowledge of the future, a mysterious system. With war looming, demons lurking in the shadows, and power-hungry nobles plotting against him, Azriel must carve his own path in a world where only the strong survive. But as he struggles between revenge and redemption, he must ask himself: Can a villain truly live again? Or is he doomed to fall once more? This is the tale of Averis Ravenshade, the villain who refused to die.

Eryx was an ordinary young man living a normal life on Earth until everything changed. It happened when the sky shattered, and terrifying monsters swarmed through. Chaos engulfed the city as the creatures attacked people and destroyed everything in sight. While trying to escape, Eryx lost consciousness and woke up in a strange new world. This new world, Infinite Land Star, had no sun. It had a red sky full of cracks, and earth countless ruins. It is a place where people use mystical powers called Qi to survive. He had transmigrated into the body of someone who had been abandoned by their family. But everything changed when a mysterious system activated. The system gave him the ability to grow stronger and evolve endlessly. [You have invested one hundred points of High-level Energy into the evolution of your Spirit Body. Your Spirit Body has evolved into an Elemental Spirit Body.] [You have invested one thousand points of High-level Energy into the Golden Essence Herb. The Golden Essence Herb has evolved into a Mystic Golden Spirit Herb.] [You have invested one hundred thousand points of High-level Energy into the Mountain Piercing Finger. You have comprehended the essence of this skill and elevated it to new heights. The Mountain Piercing Finger has evolved into the Sky Splitting Finger.]

[Mature Content Warning] "Fuck, I kinda wish that scene was real," Damian mused. "I'd love to see the look on your boss's face as I make you mine." — Callum Pierce thought his life was perfectly under control—wealth, power, and the CEO title of a gaming company most people only dream of working at. But then the dreams started: memories of being Prince Caelan, the golden heir to a kingdom betrayed and destroyed—and of Ashur, the stablehand he’d loved with his whole soul. Now, Callum’s sure of two things: reincarnation is real, and Micah Liu, the shy but ridiculously talented intern at his company, is Ashur reborn. But in this life, Micah is a stranger—and worse, he has a boyfriend; Damian Wells. Reincarnation was not on Callum’s bingo card, and neither was this absurd, awkward love triangle. Between balancing CEO responsibilities and unraveling the tangled mess of their past lives, Callum has to navigate the perils of modern romance while resisting the urge to blurt out, “Hi, I think you’re my soulmate from another life and, oh, by the way, your boyfriend’s dad stabbed my dad once.” Will Callum win back the love of his past life? Can he uncover the truth behind their tragic downfall before history repeats itself? And most importantly, can he survive the awkward lunch dates?

Alexander Sebastian had transmigrated to a world where everyone could awaken a Planet. The larger the Planet, the higher the Origin Energy, and the stronger the Civilization. Some people made theirs with Qi to create a Martial Arts Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Martial Arts practitioner. Some people made theirs with Magic to create a Magical Civilization, everyone on the Planet was a Mage. Some people made their with Spiritual Energy to create an Immortal Civilization, everyone on the Planet was an Immortal Cultivator. Everyone was trying their best to construct all sorts of extraordinary planets. Sebastian, on the other hand, used his memories from his previous life to create a technological civilization! “Your Star Destroyer directly pierced through the opponent’s planet, and the opponent bowed their head.” “Your two-way foil turned the opponent’s planet into a piece of paper, and you frightened them.” This story uses technology to break through all sorts of Supernatural Civilizations. _____ This is a translation. The Original Title is: 人人一颗星球：开局打造科技文明 And sorry, my English is average, so forgive me if there is a mistake. The later chapter will have better quality.

Warning! Mature Content Hernia is his to care for and he doesn’t care what the world thinks of that. >>>>>>> “We could date instead,” Hermia suggested, her voice laced with uncertainty. “I don’t date,” Niklaus replied coldly, his piercing gaze unwavering. Hermia blinked, caught off guard. “So it has to be marriage?” she asked, her tone laced with disbelief. “Yes,” he deadpanned, not a hint of hesitation in his voice. Her frustration bubbled over. “But we don’t even know each other!” she whined, throwing her hands up in exasperation. Niklaus leaned forward, his dark eyes gleaming. “I don’t need to know you, Mia,” he said, his voice dipping into a deep, dangerous tone. “When I can feel you… that’s enough for me.” She inhaled sharply, her heart hammering in her chest. “That’s not enough for me,” she countered, her voice firm but trembling slightly. His expression softened, and his next words wrapped around her like a promise. “I would forever cherish you, adore you, and treat you like the rarest gem. I would never let you shed a single tear of pain.” Her resolve wavered, but she shook her head and pushed back. “We’re not getting married, Shark. Just go.” But instead of leaving, he smirked, leaning back with a confidence that rattled her. “I’ll be waiting.” Hermia groaned, exasperated. “Nik, you’re hardly doing any waiting. You’re all over me! We live together, work together, eat together—you’re always here!” Niklaus’s voice dropped to a whisper, raw and pleading. “Then just keep me forever, Mia.” She froze, his honest, vulnerable eyes piercing through every defense she had built. Her heart quivered as she felt the weight of his words sink in. She didn’t know what to do. >>>>>>>> To the world, Niklaus Hathaway is ruthless—a man who takes what he wants, no matter the cost. But for Hermia, the girl who’s lost everything, he’s something else entirely: her unlikely savior whom she couldn’t blindly trust. He’s ruthless to everyone—except her. Niklaus Hathaway doesn’t date. He doesn’t waste time. He only wants what’s his. When Hermia steps into his life, he makes one thing clear: if she won’t marry him, she’ll work for him. Keeping her close is his only goal, and no amount of gossip, jealousy, or family betrayal will change that. But Hermia’s life isn’t as simple as working for the powerful CEO who’s claimed her as his. With an evil stepsister and manipulative parents determined to ruin her happiness, Hermia must fight for her place in a world that seems determined to push her out. Niklaus declared her his from the beginning—and he’ll stop at nothing to protect her, no matter the cost Love has never been this dangerous.

I yawned, fighting off sleep as my professor droned on about the three-body problem—even though it was notoriously unsolvable. 'Geez, why do we need to learn this?' I thought, shaking my head. Suddenly, a holographic screen materialized before my eyes, its message slicing through the monotony: "Moonfall Has Begun. Your Class Has Been Assigned.” I glanced around, and saw confused faces all over—everyone staring, just as bewildered as I was. 'Does everyone see this?' I wondered, my heart starting to pound. My screen flickered, then declared in bold: Main Class: Astral Equationist. Before I could process any further, a piercing scream shattered the classroom’s uneasy silence. I barely had time to register the sound as chaos erupted around me. I am going to be posting this story on RoyalRoad.

When Emma accidentally stumbles into a ruthless demon, she never expects to catch the attention of him, Kain—a demon with piercing red eyes, dark horns, and a wicked smirk. Kain is dangerous, ruthless, and everything Emma should fear, can love survive… or will it burn them both alive?

【Bloodline Awakening, Divine Race Descends! On the Day of Judgment, a Sword Breaks All Laws!】 When the waste Chen Wen was framed by the sect as a traitor, when the 'Judgment Ceremony' became a noose of fate, the proud scion of the Imperial Race descended from the heavens, shattering conspiracies with overwhelming combat power! The curse of the bloodline detonates ancient power, the divine artifacts of the Imperial Race pierce the firmament, Loulan Shengxue's deep affection and planning, Lu Zhinan's protection and sacrifice, intertwine into an ultimate choice about love and responsibility. On that day, the Divine Race descends, a sword breaks all laws! —To bow down to fate, or to write a legend belonging to mortals with blood-stained skies?

"You, boy, shall take on my power and hide it," the beautiful woman declared, her white hair flowing like a cascade of silk in the wind. It was almost the same shade as the snow crunching beneath my boots—yet hers shimmered with a majesty that made it seem otherworldly. It wasn’t until I found myself flat on my back, sprawled in the snow, that I truly understood the weight of her words. I stared up at the woman, her piercing blue eyes now blazing with an eerie, glowing red. Fangs glinted as they protruded from her lips. Her cold, pale hand gripped my neck, pinning me down, while her other hand pressed firmly against my shoulder. I could feel the weight of her power, suffocating and undeniable. — Sebastian Gray is a vampire. Yeah, that pretty much sums up his life. A vampire pretending to be human—it’s easier that way. After all, who would believe him if he told the truth? Things were fine, mundane even, until Silas Gael showed up. The new transfer student claimed to be a “High-Class Mage from Scotland,” loudly announcing his purpose to anyone who would listen: to find the pureblood vampire hidden in Portland.

The villain wasn’t meant to be an emperor—nor was he supposed to be handsome. Yet he hates me, and I don’t know why. Attending the Academy of the Arcane—a school for the supernatural elite to hone their power—I became a rebel, untouchable and unstoppable. My beauty became both a weapon and a curse, a mocking reminder of the life I’d lost. Among the whispers and wary stares, one figure cut through the chaos: Tharros, the Emperor of Shadows. The supreme ruler of witches, vampires, werewolves, and fae alike. His cold, burning gaze seared through me, heavy with a hatred that felt almost intimate. "You made me this way," he snarled, his face a living testament to fury and torment. His presence was a storm I couldn’t escape, and his accusations pierced my soul. Yet I had no memory of him—or the crime he swore I committed. When I denied his claims, his laughter followed me like a curse. "You don’t remember? Then I’ll make sure you never forget." Days later, I awoke as his bride—bound to him by a marriage I never agreed to, shackled to his vengeance. Tharros’ darkness envelops me, threatening to consume everything I am. Now, I must unravel the secrets of his hatred, the truth about my parents’ murder, and the twisted memories he swears I’ve buried. Because in this deadly game of vengeance and power, the line between hate and something far more dangerous grows thinner with every heartbeat

Cade Mercer is one of the best contract killers in the game. Precise, professional, and untraceable. Until now. What should have been a routine assassination—a clean shot to take out corrupt Senator Victor Langston—turns into a deadly ambush. Someone knew Cade was coming. Someone set him up. On the run with every law enforcement agency hunting him, Cade turns to the only person he trusts: Jordan Pierce, an expert hacker with a grudge against him. Together, they uncover the truth—Cade was never meant to complete the hit. His job was a trap, orchestrated by a man he once trusted: Ethan Cross. Ethan isn’t working alone. His employer, Damian Wolfe, is a power broker in the shadows, controlling governments and crime syndicates alike. Wolfe doesn’t want Cade dead. He wants to recruit him. When Cade refuses, Wolfe makes things personal. His next target? Jordan. Determined to fight back, Cade and Jordan race against time to uncover Wolfe’s true plan. Their search leads them to Washington, D.C., where another assassin is closing in on Langston. But this time, it’s no setup. This time, Wolfe wants him dead. As Cade battles old allies turned enemies, elite killers, and a conspiracy bigger than he ever imagined, one thing becomes clear—he’s not just a target anymore. He’s a threat. And now, it’s his turn to hunt.

"You were never meant for this world, Alissa." David’s voice was sharp, his piercing gaze locked onto hers. "You think love is enough? In my world, love is a weakness." Alissa’s heart clenched, but she refused to back down. "Then why do you keep chasing me, David? If I’m so wrong for you, let me go." But he didn’t. He never did. From the moment Alissa Hobbs, a poor orphan from the countryside, saved an old billionaire’s life, her fate was sealed. Thrust into the ruthless world of wealth and power, she finds herself working as the secretary to David Humphrey—the cold, dangerously handsome CEO of Morgan Enterprises. David is used to control. Used to women who play by his rules. But Alissa? She’s different. Her innocence is a temptation, her defiance an addiction. His grandfather sees her as the perfect wife, but David refuses to believe in fate… until it’s too late. When jealousy turns into obsession and hidden enemies plot against her, Alissa is framed for a crime that could destroy everything. Betrayed, hunted, and heartbroken, she has no choice but to fight for her place in David’s world. But power has a price. And someone wants Alissa gone—for good.

Casar com seu melhor amigo era um sonho realizado para Kelly, mas tudo realmente tem um limite. Pierce é o primeiro amor de Kelly, mas como seu melhor amigo, ela sabia bem que sempre havia outra mulher no fundo do coração dele. Lexi Gilbert. A mulher que Pierce nunca conseguia esquecer, mesmo já estando arranjado para casar com Kelly. *** Kelly finalmente percebeu que seu feliz casamento dos últimos três anos era apenas um belo sonho quando Pierce pediu o divórcio apenas porque Lexi voltou. Ela só poderia ser sua melhor amiga, mesmo estando grávida dele. *** Desde que sua amizade se tornou uma prisão, Kelly escolheu libertá-lo, assim como a si mesma miserável. Mas por que então, foi Pierce quem se tornou aquele que se recusou a seguir em frente? Para piorar, seu diabólico meio-irmão também interveio dominadoramente ao mesmo tempo, pedindo que ela fosse dele. *** Seu Príncipe Encantado vs. Seu Meio-Irmão Diabólico? Como Kelly poderia salvar seu coração nesta batalha de amor e ódio?