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“Tell me what type of men you like then hmm?“ He murmured against her ear in a dark seductive growl his lips brushing her against her skin Making Alice shiver as she whispered “Definitely not you” but the desire in her voice and her body reaction betrayed her word's. Jermin smirked, sensing her body reaction even as she fought it. His grip tightened pulling her closer until every inch of her body was molded under his..“You can pretend all you want but your body never lies to me” He whispered seductively his voice husky with desire... His hands roamed every inch of her body making her breath hitch She knew she shouldn't be here at the very least not in the same bed with him,,she had vowed never to have anything to do with this dangerous and ruthless man yet, here she was unable to resist his burning gaze..deep down she knew this wasn't right...He was never supposed to be part of her plan...let alone her bed, He was a dangerous obstacle blocking her path to revenge. A Mafia Boss and number one CEO whose power and influence could unravel everything she had meticulously built.. Being close to him wasn't just reckless but very risky.. Three years ago she had fled Seattle betrayed and nearly killed.... Alice Willson was once a naive young woman, betrayed by those she trusted most. Her father, driven by greed, married her off to a man who despised her, while her stepsister, Sherlin, and stepmother schemed behind her back. The final blow came when Alice discovered her husband's affair with Sherlin and their dark plan to take her life and that of her unborn child. Heartbroken and abandoned, Alice narrowly escaped, disappearing without a trace. Three years later, Alice returns. No longer the vulnerable girl she once was, she’s now a powerful woman determined to get a foothold in Seattle, take back the two things her mother left behind now in the hands of the Willson's, establish her business and find the truth behind the mystery surrounding the birth of her child. But Seattle isn’t ready for Alice’s return, and neither is Jermin Hunt the ruthless mafia boss and feared CEO who finds himself drawn to her dangerous allure. Known for his cold heart and ruthless ways, Jermin doesn’t believe in weakness... until Alice enters his world. As they circle each other in a dangerous game of power and desire, Alice must confront the secrets of her past, navigate treacherous alliances, and decide if she can trust the man who could either help her reclaim everything or destroy it all. Just when things heat up, Robert Smith appears a man who claims that Alice belongs to him, bound by a secret marriage from birth. He’s ready to tear her away from Jermin, insisting she exists solely because of him. Caught between two powerful men, Alice must navigate a web of deception, power, and secrets. But in this game of love, desires and revenge, who will truly own her heart and who will be left standing?..

Do you believe that ghosts exist in this world? Actually, ghosts are everywhere; it's just that you can't see them. One day, if you were to open your Yin-Yang Eyes, you would discover their shadows everywhere. And at this moment, there happens to be a ghost by your side, extending its blood-red tongue, licking your face...

A youth who obtained a life simulator, with the help of the simulator, began his journey as a mundane martial artist and reached the pinnacle, explored immortality, pursued godliness, opening up a path for all beings, and finally became a founder of the Great Tao.【Fifty in the Great Tao, Forty-Nine Heavenly Paths, one escapes! Therefore, all things in the world have a thread of life!】 At sixteen: You broke through to a Ninth-grade Martial Artist, thus deterring all ill-intentioned enemies. At two hundred: You shattered the confines of heaven and earth, unlocked your Divine Hidden body, and certified the Path of Human Immortal. At three hundred: You comprehended the natural world, and certified the Heavenly Immortal Way. At seven hundred and eighty-six: You validated Immortal Path five times, ascended to heaven in one step, and certified the position of Dao Monarch. ... After countless simulations,【You paved the Immortal Path for all beings and were revered as the founder of the Great Tao.】

Li An, abandoned at birth in the cold palace, gains a miraculous gift when a seed from the tree of knowledge enters her mind, enhancing her intelligence and setting her on a mission to gather wisdom points by applying her newfound knowledge. As she grows, she uncovers her noble heritage and encounters her destined fiancé, a proud young general who looks down upon her. But through tough times, they recognize each other and work toward her ultimate goal. She was given a barren land but she turned that barren land into her small kingdom—a place where the seed's knowledge can thrive and inspire growth for future generations.

Xavier Harrington, a cold domineering billionaire whose company was at the brink of closing down all because he couldn't find a wife. He then resorts to paying any available lady he could find to act as his wife just until his troubles are over. His first attempt? The lady ran away with his billion dollars and he was determined to find her. However, Laura Collins who was running away from home stumbled on his guards who took her to him as the lady who ran away with his money when she had never met him. Running away from home, she encounters a billionaire who kidnapped her and wants her to sign a non-disclosure contract of living with him for two years. Will Laura accept Xavier's proposal to live with him for two years out of desperation of hiding from her family?? Will she refuse because she couldn't bear to live with someone who had kidnapped her and suddenly wanted to make her his wife when she knew nothing about him??

Cheated on by her fiancé weeks before their wedding, Sara, vowed to never love again. Men could not be trusted, especially with a woman's heart. She had made the mistake once, and that was more than enough for her. Never again would she make the same mistake to give her heart to another. But her resolve began to waver when she came across her new boss, Alexander Legend, a man whose reputation in his expertise and ruthlessness in business preceded him. Respected and feared by many, but to Sara, he was an annoying pest she wished she never met. Too persisted for her liking yet, she finds herself falling, slowly melting in his presence. Getting used to his stolen kisses and hugs and sometimes anticipating them. °°°°° Excerpts “You will fall for me, Sara. One day, I'll have your heart too,” Alex drawled. His voice had a seductive allure that had her heart racing. The fact that his hand was leisurely resting around her waist didn't help her either. “Try as much as you want to,” despite her body begging for his touch, Sara was determined to reject him today and any other day. She couldn't make the same mistake again. “You won't succeed in your seduction. NOT NOW. NOT EVER.” Alex smirked, kissed behind her ear and her body trembled, much to his satisfaction. That was all he needed to keep purising the stubborn woman in his arms right now. “We shall see, Miss Ambrose,” he cooed and then released her. He returned to his seat and asked in a professional tone. “What is my schedule for today?”

[MATURE THEMES] Never in her life had Celeste thought of waking up in the middle of the night at the horrendous screams of her parents nor finding out the man she had loved to her bone would do the dreadful deed of assisting his dad in killing her parents in the greed of power and wealth.  The grief and heartbreak she had gone through was one of hell and seeing the facade of her ex-partner's father falling before her feet the next night trapped inside the walls of her chamber when he tried to assault her was frighteningly alarming which left her with no way but to flee the Kingdom she grew up in. The palace where she only had the best of memories until that unfortunate night when she unwillingly had to let go of the people who gave birth to her. Who she loved to death.  Then again, never in her life had Celeste thought there will be a moment she will be brought to the kingdom of Elyznh— which she heard about a lot but didn't though one day she will be setting foot there and living a life pretending to be a human when the blood flowing inside her nerves were pure Vampire— living with werewolves nor falling in love with a werewolf. Her secret is her's only, and when she dies it will become mere ashes as she is and rose in the sky, until then no one needs to know.

When I fast met him, he was covered in blood. It had rained and the white shirt he wore hung delicately around his body. There were people following him so I had to protect him but I soon realized that his present was connected to my past. The dreams I had every night of my parents being killed, a red dove, the same red dove that was chasing him. I promised to save him but was I just simply looking at him as an open door that would lead me to the truths of my past ? or was it just something else?

In 1980, James Weller's plane crashes in the unforgiving Arctic wilderness, leaving him stranded in a frozen wasteland where survival feels impossible. Battling relentless cold, hunger, and the ever-present threat of predators, James scavenges what he can from the wreckage and sets out on a harrowing journey to find rescue. Along the way, he faces brutal challenges, including a deadly encounter with wolves and the haunting loneliness of isolation. When he stumbles upon an abandoned weather station, James fights to get an old radio working, risking everything to send out a distress call. As the Arctic closes in around him, survival becomes a desperate test of endurance and willpower.

Emilia "mia" Salvador, a 19 year old who lost her family in a tragic fire accident on her 9th birthday. Mia's family was killed in a fire accident on her 9th birthday leaving her alone and orphaned, forced to live with her uncle who saw her as a tool in getting what he wants. She learned to rely in herself and develop tough exterior to cope with the hardship. Mia's now 19 and working multiple jobs to make ends meet, she's determined to create a better life for herself, but it's a struggle, along the way she made encounter with a wealthy and powerful CEO of large corporations, Jonathan Blacksmith, unbeknownst to mia, Jonathan Blacksmith (25 yrs old) is the overlord, the head of the underworld business covered as a rich CEO. Her life is now tied to Jonathan's and she's forced to do his bidding to ensure her own survival. INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT: simp_ly.mimi surprise me✨

When extreme cold sweeps across the earth, everything mutates accordingly. Lin Shi unexpectedly gained the opportunity for rebirth and returned to the three months before the end of the world. This time, he returned with the mysterious treasure trove inherited by his family. It is not just an ordinary storage space, but can be continuously upgraded as the user grows. What's even more shocking is that it also has the ability to replicate any item! Using this ability, Lin Shi began to hoard a large amount of materials needed for survival, carefully building an almost invincible shelter to ensure survival in the upcoming disaster. However, when the extreme cold truly arrived, not only did the natural environment undergo drastic changes, but human society also underwent earth shattering changes - all surviving humans suddenly gained a way to unlock their own genetic locks, thus evolving into evolutionists with special abilities; At the same time, those surviving animals also underwent mutations and became more powerful and dangerous source animals. Faced with such a harsh living environment, Lin Shi knew deeply that only strength could ensure the safety of himself and his companions. Anyone who dares to invade me, no matter how powerful, will face a merciless blow, "Lin Shi said firmly in his heart, ready to face this unprecedented challenge. In this new world full of unknowns and dangers, Lin Shi not only needs to protect everything he cherishes, but also uncover the truth hidden behind this disaster and explore the possibility of reversing his fate.

In a world where humanity is plunged in threats by Eclipses, Hikaru Shimo is a no ordinary teen boy with an ambition to defend humanity from these creatures. However, things go south when one fateful night he has an encounter with a man from over a thousand years ago and Hikaru's story starts getting more ambitious with Hikaru becoming famous. Delve into the world of The Withering Cold, where Hikaru alongside many likeable characters challenge their limits against the Eclipses and the twisted humans who go by the name: "New Faith Order". Notes: This novel was written before, however, it's old chapters has been deleted and this version is the better revamp. Socials: Discord - https://discord.com/invite/8mgFz7RVFm insta - https://www.instagram.com/therealwitheringcold?igsh=MTRwNjVnaHZvZ214eA==

Yun Xin has always been called a “cold gourd”—silent, reserved, and seemingly unfeeling. Despised by her adoptive parents and scorned by those around her, she lived a life of isolation until her brutal murder shattered it all. Blinded, silenced, and left to die, Yux Xin became a forgotten victim of cruelty and hate. But fate had other plans. Reborn five years before her death, Yux Xin awakens with the chance to rewrite her tragic fate. Armed with the painful memories of betrayal and death, she is no longer the quiet girl who let the world trample her. This time, she will uncover the truth behind her murder, outwit those who wronged her, and take control of her destiny. As Yux Xin begins her journey of vengeance, she discovers that life isn’t just about revenge. Along the way, she finds unexpected allies, learns the depth of her own strength, and even opens her heart to love. But can she balance her burning desire for justice with the chance to build a new life? In a tale filled with rebirth, love, and drama, *The Cold Gourd’s Revenge* is a story of transformation—a quiet girl who rises from the shadows to take the world by storm, proving that even the coldest heart can burn with passion.

My dream was simple: get a job, make some real money and take care of Mom. However, upon landing the job, my whole world flipped upside down. My goals drastically shifted, all due to the profound impact of Mr. Cold CEO.

Dive into a world of intrigue and passion in this gripping tale of love, betrayal, and redemption. Follow the journey of Jasmine, a woman who has faced countless trials and betrayals, only to find unexpected love in the arms of a charismatic billionaire CEO. As Jasmine navigates the treacherous waters of corporate power struggles and personal vendettas, she discovers that love has the power to heal even the deepest wounds. But with revenge lurking in the shadows, will she succumb to the darkness of her past, or will love triumph against all odds? Find out in The Billionaire CEO And His Sweet But Cold Wife, a captivating tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Get ready to be swept away by a story of passion, betrayal, and the enduring power of love.

This story is a spin-off of the novel I'm a Cold Lover. This story focuses on the early life of Naman a dueteragonist from the novel I'm a Cold Lover. it shows the time before he joined forces with Nitin.

one day a child was born he was born naturally cold blooded and it shocked the doctors and even the parents it was the first time this has happened as he grew up he had to always be bundled up and warm otherwise he risked dying till one day on his way home while looking at cough cough tinder cough cough a profile stating a naturally hot blooded female him thinking he was the only one born like this decided to swipe and low and behold they matched and set up a date

The 18-year-old Xu Chunian confessed her love to her crush, and woke up six years later after a drunken night. As far as is known, the 24-year-old version of herself was extremely troublesome. The husband she had secretly loved for years was disheartened with her, and the child wasn't close to her either. Although the 24-year-old Xu Chunian didn't know what was going on, the 18-year-old Xu Chunian was loved by everyone! The cold and scheming husband was won over! The soft and cute little munchkin became her little shadow! When everything was settled, it was discovered that this was not an ordinary transmigration at all...

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Layla Setherin is a mix-blooded vampire princess who hasn’t seen her elder brother, Takeshi, for eight years. She was nine years old when her parents were killed in a fire by vampire hunters. Her mother a cold blooded vampire and her father a warm blooded vampire. Layla meets Prince Ren and wonders why he never wears a shirt, of course, she never asks him why. Takeshi, tries to find Layla a husband by having a ball for her in honor of her return. She meets Prince Raven Cross and they talk about their crests, their family crests that royals and nobles have that represents their family. Ren and Raven don’t get along right away and Raven seemingly threatens Ren, Layla isn’t sure. Layla decides that if none of the princes at the ball suit her she will choose Ren to be her husband. Find out more of what happens to Layla and the others in the book and look forward to getting to know Layla and the others more in “The Hybrid Wars” coming soon.

Kazuya Hoshino possesses an unnerving ability: with just a touch, he can bend anyone’s will to his own. Beneath his calm exterior lies a mind that sees people as pawns to be manipulated, their wills bent to his desires. Will This Puppet Master Succeed?

Waking up To a cold world and falling asleep to a Regular one, Evan is stuck and needs to get out.

Aurora, the most sought-after courtesan in the rugged town of Stonecold, is known for her mysterious, alluring talents that have captivated the entire kingdom. So when the King of Argothia, unexpectedly claims her as his bride—regardless of her own wishes—the kingdom is stunned. Yet neither Aurora nor the King fully understand the secrets each carries, and as they enter into an uneasy union, they both may be in for far more than they bargained for. he

Once a solar system was devoured by a black black. On earth ,Humans were terrified . suddenly a light appears and caught every human in it. People were sent to another planets in vast different universes in Chaosverse. Every one awakened a system differently. [Detected!congratulation for killing a Supreme demon lord at mahanya level] [Reward:+1000 system points] [Detected!mastered divine author s' sword sealing technique] [Reward:King 's Aura[ Explore further to know what happens Tags- Overpowered, Fantasy , diverse , gender bender , r18 Note-For people that are lower 18 ,please don't watch. this contain r18 stuff, so its a disclaimer before you read it. If i took mistake or wrong thing that is not that like anything just tell me in comment.

A young CEO traumatized by his past and had an ugly detest for women came across what was said to change his life completely.. Would he let this change in his life? or would he remain adamant?