Like Curling Up Beside A Crackling Fire

Lin Xiaowan is the epitome of a “bad girl” archetype, known for her sweet appearance and charming demeanor that effortlessly win people over. She skillfully navigates multiple relationships, prioritizing material pleasures and external conditions while using emotional connections as a means of gaining benefits. Rarely genuine in her affections, Lin Xiaowan treats love casually and irresponsibly, constantly seeking excitement and novelty in her interactions, often leaving a trail of heartbreak without remorse. Her vibrant social life is filled with admirers, yet she never settles into a stable relationship. Despite this, her captivating charm and adept social skills make her a figure that’s both loved and loathed, leaving an unforgettable impression on those she encounters.

Long ago, humanity lived in a peaceful kingdom ruled by a king. They lacked particular super natural abilities unlike other races, but they lived happy lives. However, they were regarded as nothing in the world due to their lack of super natural ability.For some selfish reasons some races attaked their kingdom murdered,tortured and enslaved the humans together with the greatest demon race which conquered their realm.The humans had no choice except to accept their fate. Despite this, they remained optimistic, believing that a hero would someday arise and save them form this cruelity of the world.

In a world governed by dynamics of Alphas, Betas, and Omegas, 25-year-old Kian Vale, a fiercely independent Omega, has always lived by one rule: never depend on anyone but himself. Tired of the relentless cycles of his heat, Kian has mastered the art of enduring it alone. Working as a marketing strategist at a prestigious firm, he thrives on logic, discipline, and control. But when his carefully constructed world shatters during an unexpected heat at the office, everything changes. Enter Adrian Blackwell, his cold, dominant Alpha superior who seems to exude power with every step. When Kian’s heat spirals out of control, Adrian intervenes, igniting a relationship that is as consuming as it is destructive. With a toxic blend of passion, possessiveness, and manipulation, their connection tests the limits of desire and control. As Kian wrestles with his growing dependency on Adrian and the darker sides of their dynamic, he must ask himself: Is he willing to lose himself entirely for love, or can he reclaim his independence without losing the bond they share?

Jiang Hao transmigrated and was born into an ordinary household. His family was forced to sell him off into a demonic sect and he became a disciple. He planned to cultivate, gradually become stronger, and live a peaceful life in the cultivation world. However, he was humiliated constantly by a demoness. The difference in their abilities was astronomical. He had no choice but to endure the humiliation, hoping that he never would have to encounter her again. He, who had no backing, caught the eye of the leader of the sect and finally could cultivate in peace. When he became the head disciple and met with the sect leader, he was stunned. As he looked at the other party’s beautiful face, he was stunned. Wasn’t this person the demoness from before? “My dual cultivation partner is actually the sect's patriarch?! ” ”Should I tell her that everyone in this sect is a spy?“

As a child with an unattainable dream, I yearned to become a Hero, but I veered off the right path. Looking back, my aspiration to save others was nothing more than a foolish dream. I now realize the magnitude of my sins and the impossibility of atoning for them.

The MC transmigrates to the Narutoverse in the body of an orphan boy from the Senju clan, as a normal person from modern Earth he has little to no fighting experience, but luckily time is something he has a lot as Naruto is just 6 months old so, he can slowly build his strength to live a "Peace-full" life ##### Gain early access and support my work on Patreon, Join the journey and unlock exclusive content together.- https://www.pat-reon.com/FirstHokage) Without '-' after pat (^~^) ##### /***** I have posted images of the main character in the review section and comments on first 3 chapters you guys can see them there:D ******/ Warning: 1. This is not a story where MC will get powers overnight and become overpowered in Narutoverse, he will slowly build his strength, not too slow but not too fast 2. There will be a lot of killing and when I say killing I mean brutal one too 3. this novel will also have an academic arc too 4. BARUTO is a big no for me as I am a die-hard fan of Naruto so the plot of Baruto is not in this novel 5. our MC is smart and not some hot-headed fool so, don't expect him to put his life in danger all the time(and yes he is super handsome and you can see in the cover photo) Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or its characters (except the original characters I create). The image used in the cover is generated using AI after many tries :P Same novel with less grammatical errors- https://www.webnovel.com/book/naruto-chronicles-of-a-fire-ninja_30154652408482805

Chinese historical fantasy BL

Note: this is not a wuxia novel Lance sterling is one of the children of the relatively unknown sterling family. He believes that in a few years time the world would have become a world of meta-humans. After a few years, the greatest discovery of the century is made. Dark matter. At this time, due to the incompetence of some scientists, a ten million people die and one of America's most cherished states is destroyed. Lance deceides to test dark matter himself, but is instead taken over by it. When he wakes up from his coma, he is shocked to discover that mana now covers the earth giving birth to meta humans. He also discovers that he is hosting another soul in his body. With the awakening of meta-humans, emblems allow them to access the various affinities. But lance discovers that he possesses 3 emblems: The emblem of frost flames, The emblem of primordial souls, and the emblem of dark matter and energy. Lance possesses 3 of the most dangerous emblems of humanity. Watch how he overcomes all the hurdles in his way, fights against the great evil called anti-matter, and spoils his girlfriend?

Why couldn’t I have been there? Why couldn’t the world just let me be with you? Those are thoughts that often cross my mind. Though I know that it wasn’t my choice to leave, I can’t help but feel guilty for making you go through life all alone. So now that I have you again, I promise you, I won’t let go. Even though you don’t know it, I will always be here for you. I won’t ask the heavens for anything else if it means I can be beside you. Even if you can’t hear me, or if you hate me once you find out the truth, I will always be silently beside you, waiting. A paranormal romance. ENJOY! -LE :)

Plytoria, The world of elements. It is a world full of imagination and supernatural powers. All fuelled by the elements that govern the world. These elements are the most holy, and most chaotic too.... Providing the necessary balance. But in this world, one element is cursed far more than the other–the element of fire. All because of the mistake of one man who tarnished the other elements with superior efficiency. This man who reigned ultimately led to the downfall of the other fire users once he met his demise. The fire burned itself into ashes, and the fierce ones finally met their extinction. Well.... That is until 'he' was born after eons. [Welcome, Chosen Of Fire]

This world is falling apart, with no one left to protect its people. Something big and unexpected has taken over, and despair spreads like a shadow. The so-called hero, the one who was meant to fight for them, is the very cause of this chaos. Was the hero ever truly a hero in the end? But maybe there’s still hope—someone who was never meant to save anyone might step forward. Someone forgotten by fate, someone no one expected. What if that person is the one destined to expose the hero’s true colors? They don’t have a prophecy or a grand destiny written for them. Yet, it’s not destiny that drives them—it’s the burning fire in their heart, the unshakable will to save a broken world.

Book One: After Lilith's mysterious disappearance, Ivy must follow her mother's last instructions, leading her to a bizarre land with new and foreign people. Unbeknownst to her, the people of that land are aware of her eventual arrival. However, they are also wary as they've received a prophecy that Ivy could be the savior of their colony or the one who destroys it. Book Two: Still, Zoe is left feeling distracted and distant several months later. Hope is not lost as she receives surprising news that she may(if she plays her cards right) be able to see Ivy again. Book Three: ---------------------------- Next Up is that one dream we all had when we were kids. When we would leave home in search of adventure and all sorts of creatures in our imaginations ran wild in this world. ----------------------------- I will update this story every Monday and now Saturday with a new chapter. "I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com" as well as ScribbleHub

the journey of man learning to walk in a new world

Content: [Matured] “Brother Abubakar.” Soliat’s hardened nipple brought a moan to her lips. “You’re too conscious, it’s driving me insane.” He brushed a thumb to her lips. “Let me ask you a question, what I did at the party, did you like it?” Her heart hitched and she did not know her nipple would harden more than it already had, except it did. “Answer me.” Slowly he trailed a hand from her face down to her neck, then her cleavage to in between her breasts, pushing the towel downward. “I—we—it was in a public place, I—I don’t know.” He eyes left his finger and the assault it was committing to look at her face. “Would you know if I did it again?” He did not wait for her to reply and dragged off her towel, kissing her to the bed. “Brother Abubakar,” she moaned. “It’s Abubakar now.” He broke the kiss to say. He peppered light kisses on her cheek and trailed it to the sweet spot on her neck. “I will touch you, Solia, but I won’t go all the way, is that okay with you?” He covered her breasts with his hand and her reply came in soft moans. “Ahh!” She whimpered when his finger pinched her nipple and a pleasure pain swept through her. “There’s a thin line between pain and pleasure, darling, and if you let me, I’ll show you.” Then he replaced his torturing hand with his mouth. “Abubakar.” She arched her chest so that his warm mouth would completely cover her aching bud. “That’s more like it, moan for me some more.” He gave her hardened bud a torturously slow lick while his hand manifested on the other peach. His hand travelled down her body, twirling on her skin and caressing her waist. “Do you like this, Solia?” “Yes, Brother—“ He bit her nipple. “Shall we try that again, do you like this, Solia?” “Yes, Abubakar.” Super hot, right? why not check out the book! It started with an idea and ended in the loving arms of a Muslim widow. Edegbe’s journey up north took a twisted turn and landed him in a dire situation where he had to choose between his friendship and love. In a frigid northern state, Edegbe finds that death is rife and normalcy is a luxury, but he is adamant and fights against all odds to achieve success. What he achieved instead is a dazzling relationship with a Muslim widow whose twin brother is madly in love with a woman whose interest, for a short while, laid with his friend. Edegbe let the drastic turn of event lead him, until he had to choose between his friend and the woman of his heart. Will Edegbe abandon his love, the woman who made the terrible things about the north bearable, or will he forfeit his friendship of many years? Please support with your gifts and votes.

[Warning: r18+/strong mature content] Amidst the clash of desire and betrayal, who will dare to sacrifice everything for the sake of love? With the ability to foresee the future, Tarah could propel kings to unprecedented heights of success or plunge them into the depths of irreversible failure. But when her kingdom fell, Tarah was forced to offer herself into servitude to her captor in exchange for her brother’s life, becoming a spy in a dangerous game against Ezekiel, the future Dragon King of Ebodia. Haunted by a prophecy of his doom by a woman’s hand, Prince Ezekiel has meticulously avoided female company throughout his life. However, everything changed when he met Tarah, the new fated Seer of Ebodia. Initially only caring about ruling the world, Ezekiel now finds himself strongly enamored by Tarah, at the risk of losing sight of his own goals. Caught between safeguarding her brother's life and the growing affection for the domineering ruler, Tarah faces a dilemma. Will she navigate this dangerous path, risking everything for her heart's desires? ********* Excerpt: "You can't escape me. There's nowhere in this world where you can hide from my reach," Ezekiel whispered, his breath warm against her neck. Her throat tightened as his lips grazed her skin. With a firm yet gentle grip on her chin, he tilted her head, urging her to meet his intense gaze, causing her heart to pound in her chest. "I'm here to make you remember every detail of the agony you've caused me," he declared. "Agony?!" she protested. "Yes, your cruel betrayal. Leaving me, breaking your promise..." ***** MAIN STORY STATUS - COMPLETED

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A girl who was born healthy but got abandone by her own mother. She later got adopted by an old man and his wife.

a kid named alex hates violence and he creates an alliance to end them. This is the journey of alex and his friends

For eight years, she exhausted her heart and mind for him, yet it couldn't compare to a single tear from the white lotus— Her heart turned to ash, the company went bankrupt, she was wrongfully imprisoned for two years, and her closest kin were harmed by others! To reclaim everything and uncover the truth, she accepted his request and fulfilled her marriage pact with him—

"What's it like becoming a vampire?" When Xiang Kun first sees this question on Quora, he treats the answers as nothing more than fantasy stories. Back then, he naturally never expected that it didn't take long before he had the qualifications to truly answer this question. After he recently losing his job, Xiang Kun experiences a series of inexplicable physical and mental changes—unable to eat or drink anything other than plain water, craving for blood, shedding a layer of his skin like a snake, staying awake for days before falling fast asleep for 30 hours, feeling uncomfortable staying in the sun... He has definitely transformed into a different person, or, is he even still a human? Driven by his determination to seek the truth, Xiang Kun embarks on a dangerous yet exciting journey to understand his identity and powers. Nevertheless, to his surprise, he seems to be the first person ever who has undergone those transformations... Is it his destiny? Why is he the chosen one? At the start, Xiang Kun doesn’t have the answers. But he refuses to give up searching. During his self-exploration, Xiang Kun is taken by surprise by the positive effects of the changes to his body. Realizing that he can train certain parts of his body to carry out extraordinary functions, he continuously pushes his limits from building his muscle mass to enhancing his sense of smell and hearing. These “special powers” enable him to solve crimes and assist others in need. Until one day, he discovers something that gives him a lead to the cause of the changes in his body... Can Xiang Kun uncover the truth and figure out what exactly happened to him? Will he trust anyone with his secret, or face all the challenges alone? Many mysteries and uncertainties await him.

"From the grave rise two men without eyes, Holding a heart in their hands. And I weep over my brother, Is this my blood, or his?" In a land once ablaze with the flames of glory, a bloody uprising turned everything to ashes, giving rise to a fanatic regime founded upon the religion of Firinic. Yet amidst the ruins, one soul has sworn to one day return to this forsaken land and reclaim their stolen rights with blood, rising from the fire and ashes. This is a Requiem for Fire-a Fire in which courage, vengeance, and hope burn to bend destiny before the will of justice. It is the chronicle of a hundred years of torment, a century that serves as a poignant reminder of a forgotten truth: "Justice lives in the heart of those who resist."

Ordinary high school student Yuta Sakamoto's life changes when the famous actress Rina Akiyama, known as Kira Nakamura, transfers to his class. While his classmates are unaware of her celebrity status, Yuta recognizes her and navigates their budding friendship, filled with playful banter and comedic moments. As Rina grapples with her dual identity and the pressures of fame, she finds support from her best friend Emi and begins to explore a genuine connection with Yuta. Amid jealousy from their classmates and the challenges of teenage life, their bond deepens, culminating in a heartfelt decision about love and authenticity.

From a soul that’s forgotten, and a love that’s forbidden, a hero will rise. A blade of white roses, a soul never meant to be… Lips that savor the kiss of death will find hope and calamity. Until legends decay, and the world blossoms anew. The world was abandoned by divinity, left behind with demons of every nature. Along with elementals, tasked with keeping humanity alive. Wind and the earth were raised in a world of violence, bound by a dying promise, and trained as modern-day Spartans to face and eradicate fallen divinity. Lightning and Darkness are tied in forbidden love. Love and rage twists their hearts and creates a feral mind. While lightning can't help but love the allure of a gothic lolita. Flames of red and blue bound for love and revenge. One seeks to ease his rage, while the other chases something that was stolen from her. And the Key, forced to dance around fate. She's thrown into a world of violence and fear. To fight a war she knows nothing about.