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 It all started with losing her mother, getting thrown into a boarding school, and then having the rumored witch-like princess of the kingdom desire her and want her by all means necessary. But it isn't the innocent type of desire she had expected. It's something much darker than she could ever handle.         ****  Sera didn't think her life would ever take a turn for the worst until her worthless father remarried her mother's half sister and, on her orders, sent Sera to a boarding school that was far off in a different kingdom—Elysium High, an all-girls academy for the most prestigious daughters in all of the seven kingdoms.    In Elysium, only the most powerful could survive, as even the prettiest and most innocent-looking faces had skeletons in their closests and would ruin anyone or anything that got in their way. Unfortunately for innocent and naive Sera, she would become the newest prey of Elysium, and everyone wants a piece of the beautiful redhead.     But what happens when the most unexpected person also takes an interest in her?   Electra's name alone was enough to get the entire school shaking in fear. Not only was she the only heir to the most powerful kingdom in the realm, she was also known as the cold-hearted queen of Elysium High. Nothing and no one ever caught Electra's attention, until the arrival of Sera, where everything changed.     And all it took was for clumsy Sera to bump into the most powerful one of them all.  *** THIS BOOK IS RATED 18+! It contains matured content such as: ⁃ Bullying ⁃ Smut (BDSM included) ⁃ Violence. ⁃ Harem So read with caution, and don't say you weren't warned!

She is a work freak Emma Rose, who had a one night stand with the most famous bachelor and CEO of Z.N Group, Alec Qinn. He is every woman's fantasy but not for someone like Emma. Alec is known to be a cold ruthless man who doesn't give a care in the world, only those closest to him knows the kind of past he went through and what led him to become what he was now. Alec coincidentally crosses paths with Emma at a board meeting in Paris. Emma remembered him from their last encounter a month ago, she doesn't remember much from that unfaithful night. She remembers being disappointed and drowning herself in alcohol at a business party, the next thing was waking up in a strange man's bed in a hotel suite. On the other hand Alec felt a rush of curiosity towards Emma which he has never felt towards any woman. She tried everything not to meet his burning gaze but it was fetal. NOTE: this story is strictly R18+ consists of strong language, sex, nudity extra.

Isabella Martini, all she ever wanted was to find her mate and live a peaceful life with him. But all of that comes spirally down when she is accused of killing her sister. Despite being the daughter of the Beta of the Blood Moon Pack, no one believed her, not even her Alpha, Alpha Gael Romano. To make amends for the crime she did not commit, she agrees to marry Alpha Romano. But that does not go as planned, and when she realizes that he plans to kill her, that is her final straw. Now a broken soul, she wanders into the rogue territory, trying to build her life again. Arlo Bianchi, Alpha of the Black Knight Pack. He has been whispered as Death for the numerous deaths that stain his hands. Everyone is afraid of the monster he has become, but what would happen when Isabella stumbles upon his land? Will he kill her on sight, or will she be the key to his cold heart? Find out more in this book.

If you like an adventurous story packed with action and mysteries, in a world full of strange and supernatural creature called Imperial Spirits. A world filled with intrigue and exciting adventures, where Imperial Spirit Masters and Spirit Warriors coexist and fight to be the best! Well, that's enough for now... Anyways, it will be a great adventure ahead with you guys! let's board on this pirate ship and forget the rest...

In the quaint town of Dansbury, an unassuming literature teacher, Evelyn, finds refuge from society's expectations at a prestigious all-girls boarding school. Known for her shyness and scholarly nature, she contrasts sharply with her vibrant, beloved sister Charlotte. As Evelyn escapes into the world of books and teaching, her tranquility is disrupted by the enigmatic Dean William Hattenburg, whose intellect and demeanor captivate her profoundly. What starts as admiration quickly blossoms into a silent yearning, challenging Evelyn's peaceful solitude.

Jeff Anzon, a young man who had just turned 18, was instructed by his father to inherit their family's fortune. He was stunned by this news since what was he going to inherit - their old wooden house? He didn't argue and decided to go back home since he missed them. But a huge problem occurred when he went to the airport and boarded the plane. During the flight, a weird phenomenon happened. Even though it was a bright and sunny day, suddenly it turned stormy, dark, and rainy. As the plane crashed to an uncharted island, Jeff found himself stuck on this island. So, what should he do? Of course, move on and build shelter. Luckily a suitcase floated before him, and he saw an axe inside. As he chopped a tree, he was stunned by the sudden occurrence. 10 Golden Tickets = 1 Bonus Chapter 100 Power Stones = 1 Bonus Chapter

Luck of Gods follows Kain, an ordinary young man whose life is turned upside down when he accidentally awakens a powerful divine artifact known as the Luck of Gods. Marked by fate, Kain finds himself pursued by gods who seek to control or destroy him. With the help of Orin, a mysterious warrior, and Eira, a servant of balance, Kain must navigate a dangerous world where gods play with mortals like pieces on a board. As he grapples with the immense power now within him, Kain faces a devastating choice—sacrifice his past or risk losing everything to the gods' game. In a world where nothing comes without a price, Kain must decide what he’s willing to give up to survive.

After the twins, Jack and Jace failed their very first mission to become soldiers of the organization. They weren't caught by the cops, rather were finished off by those who never gave seconds— the Mafia. Reincarnating together as Shen Yan and Shen Han, the Emperor's sons didn't last either, dying when their tyrant of their father was rebelled against. Again, both were born to none other than two newly wedded houseflies back on earth, yet before they became aware of what they were now, Psstpop and Tsstpop were welcomed from death by Adonis once again. Going through the reincarnation pool a third time, the two were born to the first dragon to fall by the hands of man— Tetra. Having finally emerged out of the scaled dragon eggs after days, just at the very moment she dropped dead, they were both welcomed by pairs of human eyes. Thinking they were important and cherished beings with an audience, everything fell apart when someone said, "You've ever wondered how dragons tasted?" In a blink of an eye, Adonis had the two before him once again and that was the last straw of keeping the twins together. Sending both off towards reincarnating with new lives, this time round things were changed and that included their races. Will they now finally survive long enough? Can these two ever be separated? This is my entry for WPC DEC, please support and add to your library if you like it. Expect more from Kngosra:)

Lucian Fulgur, a young mage and newly appointed professor at the Oasis School of Sorcery, boards the luxurious Oasis Express, seeking solace and understanding in his late grandfather Balthazar's unfinished magical research. His tranquil journey is abruptly interrupted when a bloodied, enigmatic woman bursts into his compartment, pursued by a dark and malevolent force. As Lucian is drawn into her dangerous world of secrets and assassins, he must confront the shadows of his own past and the cryptic connection he feels with her.

You can read the full story here, but volume 1 is currently up for sale on amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW3HYKRQ This is a slow-burn isekai story about a young girl named Siya who was born with a weak body into a world that only cares about Strength. Because of this, she isn’t able to even use the only thing she has going for her, a knack for strategy, which is the last thing that the nation of meat heads seems to care about. She faces many hardships and trials, struggling through abuse, grueling training, and seeing death around every turn. Despite all of this, she presses on, grasping at straws and using everything at her disposal to survive. Turning to devine favor, unique abilities, and even magic and dark magic later on, they each come with a new problem. As she finds unlikely friends, and deals with unthinkable betrayals, she struggles to finally stand tall and place herself in a position of power where her true abilities could finally shine. This is NOT a revenge story, but that isn’t to say the main character magically forgives people either.

In the heart of the bustling metropolis, where skyscrapers pierce the clouds and ambition fuels dreams, a chance encounter changes the course of two lives forever. Ella, a struggling artist barely making ends meet, finds herself caught in a web of humiliation when her ex-boyfriend marries her former best friend. Desperate to save face, she impulsively agrees to a marriage of convenience with the enigmatic billionaire CEO, Damien Stone. Damien, accustomed to the cutthroat world of business, sees Ella's proposition as a mutually beneficial arrangement. He needs a temporary wife to appease his board of directors, and she needs a way out of her predicament. But beneath the surface of their calculated deal, an unexpected attraction begins to blossom.

Childhood Rivals to Lovers!! Or more like Childhood enemies to lovers!! The two families; Reid and Martson has been ruling ReiMar Enterprises for generations. The rule says: being greatest shareholders, president is chosen from Martson family whereas Vice president is chosen from Reid family. Mira being born into the family of Reid, believed to bring the greatest misfortune to Reid family. Her mother died by climbing the building right in front of her daughter. She was just 8 year old that time. "Mom, why are you covered in blood?" she asked as tears streamed down her cheeks. The woman looked at her daughter, smiled sadly, crasessed her daughter cheeks. "Live a good life away from Reid and Martson. You-- have to stay away from th--." She said, before falling dead. Due to trauma, her memories were blurry she didn't remember her mother's death. Everyone said her mother died in car accident. But she doesn't believe that something inside her told her that they're all lies. She stayed in the Reid family, she was told to that her mother last wish was to get vice president position. What a ridicule! She was just a chess piece for Reid family. She thought they loved her, but she was wrong. They were thirsty of her blood just like a vampire thirsts blood. They pushed her, they almost killed her. In this game of inheritance, the only way to select the vice president between her and her step brother would be to win the favor of all board members and determine the fate of the heir's future. It was almost impossible to win the favor of the board of directors. To gain the favor of those bunch of old directors. Because not everyone liked her, but for Mira there is nothing that she can't achieve. To win against her foe, she had to join hands with the one she hates the most, Zion Martson, her childhood Rival. Rule1: Don't fall in love with Zion! Rule2: Must fulfill her mother's will! Zion Marston, an epitome of beauty, arrogance, charisma. He was known to be a completely arrogant, self centered, egoistical, cold-face person. He was known to be a ruthless, merciless business man in the business world. Being entangled in the thread of fate, he was forced into an unwanted marriage by his grandfather. No one dared to go against his grandfather's wish, left with no choice he agreed. Childhood enemies who can't stand each other's presence are bound in a marriage of inconvenience. What will happen when their denied feelings for each other bloom into 'love'. ...... Please Read my book, add in library, vote with powerstones and Golden tickets!!

It all starts in the era of war and destruction. Where every race is fighting for one purpose... To Be chosen... The battle of Devils, Angels, Humans, Demons, Elves, Dragons, Mermaid, Vampires...No, "Heh, It's only a Game board prepared by Gods. We are only chess pieces." "Go do a reality check, There are no heroes, Those who claim to be heroes are making the already rotten battle worst." But amidst the losing battle of humanity, in the dirty rotten mud field of war arose a soul, so pure yet so dark...That the one who saw it...could only go deep in that abyss of a soul. Burdened with the fate of the whole world, How will the story unfold? "I know it's true, but why can we not give up? Why can we not just let it go? Because I touched something that wasn't mine, it was taken from me many times, again and again. It's not a good feeling ok? So, I have decided. I shall be Alone." How will the story of Loir Goldhide, who is tired, but is destined to be the one who will reunite the thread of peace in the World, be written? * * * * Original Story. The cover is not mine, Taken from Pinterest.

When 75% of the world's population suddenly mutates to gain superpowers, the world is thrown into disarray and chaos. Order can only be found once kind-hearted people become the world's first superheroes, and a new age of humanity begins. Ayden Hayze is an orphan whose parents were famously known for their incredible prowess as healing superheroes. Hayze dreamed of following in their footsteps, but his abilities paled in comparison to theirs, and he had to face the reality that he could never become a hero. Hayze didn't give up, though, and he trained his mind and body day in and day out to triumph over his shortcomings. However, his efforts weren't enough to get into the school he always dreamed of attending, Generation Heroics Academy, the best superhero training institute in the country. After failing the preliminary entrance exam for the umpteenth time, a board member arrives at his home one day to inform him he only has one more chance to pass. The news forces Hayze to face his greatest fear: losing his dream. All hope seems lost when a doctor makes him a unique offer.

[System Initialization...] “A System?!” Alexander, an ordinary young man from Earth, is thrust into a world of cultivation where the strong dominate and the weak kneel. Taking over the identity of Long Tian, the infamous young master of one of the Eastern Region's most powerful families, Alexander receives the ultimate cheat: the famed System. With a burning desire to rule as the ultimate alpha, omega, and god among gods, Alexander sets out on a path of domination and ascension. His ambitions drive him to the peak of power, but the road to godhood is treacherous and lonely. To fill the void, his thirst for women grows unbounded, entwining his journey with lust, love, and conquest. Yet, every gift comes with a price. The mysterious "Being X" who granted him this system might hide dark motives. Is Alexander a mere pawn in a cosmic game? Or will he flip the board, shatter the chains, and enslave the very entity that dared to manipulate him and use him as a piece of entertainment in his cosmic game? Witness his rise as he battles the cutthroat world of cultivation, builds his harem, and challenges fate itself. Will he conquer the heavens—or succumb to their endless schemes? --- Tags #Neutral-EvilMC #PlayfulMC #Harem #Cultivation #Transmigration #Gods #Goddesses #Face-Slapping #YoungMasterMC #Smut #Threesome #VillainProtagonist #MultipleRealms #Netori #NoNetorare

Tessa McCaide has a unique talent for getting into trouble. Then again, it isn’t easy for a girl with visions to ignore what she sees. Luckily Tessa and her family are leaving California and moving halfway across the country, giving her the perfect opportunity to leave her reputation as “Freaky Tessa” behind. But Tessa doesn’t realize that kissing the wrong guy in her new Texas town could land her in far more trouble than she ever imagined. Like being forced to attend St. Ailbe’s Academy, a secret boarding school for werewolves. Even if the wrong guy did accidentally turn her into one of “them” and doom her to attending the weirdest high school ever, Tessa can’t help her growing attraction to the mysterious Dastien Laurent. When vampires attack St. Alibe’s and her visions pinpoint an enemy in their midst, Tessa realizes that boy drama and her newfound canine tendencies might just be the least of her problems.

In order to capture a rogue operative known as Prometheus, Taylor Reeves is forced to board The Olympus and begins to uncover something darker that could compromise everything he has worked for, including a personal mission of his own.

Ren dies and reincarnates in a novel he read in his past life. That’s what he thought, at least. There’s a catch though. He is reborn as a villain. The ridiculous thing is that he wasn’t reborn as a major villain, nor as a minor villain, but rather as a lackey of a third-rate villain that appears only once in the story. After his awakening, he joins the elite royal academy. It becomes clearer and clearer that the fantasy world was not as in the novel. He later finds out that this world is completely different from the novel. He never trusted it anyway. His fate seemed to be playing with him. Nothing went according to plan. It felt like he was dancing in the palm of someone’s hand. He felt that he was merely a pawn in a higher entity’s game. It frustrates him. During one of his adventures, he comes to learn of a minor fact. The universe itself is after him! And that crazy being wants him to get rid of it. That was the last straw. He had finally snapped. He had had enough of being their pawn. He would no longer be the puppet. He would be the puppeteer instead. ……… DON’T expect a heroic or villainous mc. The main character’s personality may not seem that great at first, but trust me, It will make sense later. ……… [Warning: There will be plot twists, so hang on to this roller coaster. ] ……… PS: I release on Mondays.

Darian Synder never imagined his life would spiral into a fight for survival—not just his own, but that of his family’s once-great legacy. Inheriting a business empire at a young age after a devastating tragedy, he initially treats his role with indifference, unaware of the mounting threats from within and outside the company. Over the next decade, Synder Enterprises, a business with a storied history, crumbles under mismanagement, betrayal, and the relentless maneuvers of a self-serving board. With newfound clarity and a determination born from years of frustration, Darian embarks on a bold mission to rebuild the business, restore his family’s name, and expose those who sought to destroy it. Along the way, he must confront his own failures, navigate the treacherous world of corporate power, and decide what kind of legacy he truly wants to leave behind.

Adam was a kid with a harsh childhood born into a poor family that struggled each day just to make ends meet. On his 11th birthday he was gifted a laptop which let him play "Theatre Of The Gods" it was his only escape from his harsh reality. As the years went by he tried his best to conquer his fate of mediocrity and became a nouveau riche playboy at a very young age. But what happened? Adam ends up being stabbed in the chest by a vengeful ex lover he doesn't even remember the name of? What else? Instead of dying he becomes a villain in his favorite game called Adam Alastair Dacre with no physical abilities and talent who dies in every possible outcome of the game's story. Adam slams his desk with rage and announces to the world: "IT HAD TO BE THIS BULLSH*T WORLD THAT'S JUST A CHESSBOARD FOR THE GODS??? WATCH ME AS I FLIP THE ENTIRE BOARD!!! ". This time Adam will go all out with all the knowledge he had from the game.

As the apocalypse descends, the world is in chaos. Zhou Lin is reborn three days before the disaster strikes, gaining the ability of "Symbiosis." After careful consideration, he boards a flight to an island nation. Two days later, the world is shocked: the largest and most advanced nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Beautiful Country disappears without a trace after refueling at the island nation's port! This incident prompts the Beautiful Country, the island nation, Summer Country, and Hair Country to enter a state of high alert. However, just twenty-four hours later, the island nation's Mount Fuji and the Beautiful Country's Yellowstone volcano simultaneously erupt, heralding the arrival of the apocalypse...

What does a private boarding school hide? This building makes appearances and may seem like the ideal place young people dream of, but these walls hide many secrets. Students form a hierarchy that can destroy the weakest of lives. Hannah is sure that she has arrived at the fairy tale of her dreams. However, the perfect picture she has been painting in her head for a long time is replaced with black, when she finds out that in this place, nothing is as perfect as the people outside the walls of this school portray it. The students are going through hell and only she is safe. Protected by a complete stranger, a boy who stubbornly believes he knows her. And indeed — he is not lying. He knows Hannah even though she sees him for the first time with her eyes. The truth that lies deep in his heart is shocking enough to turn the teenager's life upside down. And not only her, as his affection turns out to be a mere illusion….

For the first time in my life, I truly hated my beautiful face. I felt only burdened by being crowned a beauty queen. My ambition to rise from poverty is regarded as selfishness. I realized that love is as fickle as the stock market. All that I hold dear could be gone in an instant because of betrayal. And my life ends here on a stormy night as I fall on board the luxurious yacht Embrace, staring at the face of the one who literally stabbed my back.

Eva Bennett, a struggling fashion designer on the brink of financial ruin, is cornered into accepting a contract marriage with the cold and powerful billionaire, Logan Montgomery. Their marriage is a business arrangement designed to bolster Logan's image for a critical merger, but Eva quickly realizes she is nothing more than a substitute for Logan's lost love, Sophia, who left him for his brother. Despite the icy reception and emotional distance, Eva harbors a deep, unspoken love for Logan, hoping that one day he might return her affections. As the months pass, Eva’s quiet resilience begins to crumble under the weight of Logan’s indifference and the constant presence of Sophia, who re-enters their lives to further complicate matters. When Eva discovers she’s pregnant, it becomes the final straw, and she decides to leave Logan, determined to reclaim her life and independence. However, fate takes a turn when Eva’s success in the fashion world starts attracting attention, including Logan’s. But as Logan tries to win her back, Eva must decide whether to trust him again.

Being the daughter of the Mayor, Annabelle has never had the freedom to live her life to get satisfaction but is always being controlled and restricted since from birth. Untill it got to her 16years birthday, Annabelle was sent to an all girls boarding in the UK. The school was specifically created the wealthy and powerful. Though she was greatly against it after staying in the school for half a term she uncovered something different about hersel. HER SEXUALITY

Max was trapped in a POW camp not knowing how he will get out. He has been tortured emotionally and physically. He was praying for death when a young woman with lavender hair came to his rescue. She never spoke a word to him but he felt a connection with her that seems to transcend time. She got him on board a plane and vanished. No one would tell him who she was. Three years after the rescue he is working with his friends for NCIS. They go to interrogate Senator Miles Dupree and he is greeted by his savior.

In 1859, England, a misfit Irish student named Lámha L. Boggan endures ridicule at his prestigious English boarding school due to his heritage and peculiar looks. Despite constant harassment and failing grades, Lámha is promised a special "retreat." However, the trip turns out to be a dark twist of fate, where he's thrust into the brutal world. Optimistic yet naive, Lámha must now navigate the harsh reality of servitude, betrayal, and survival while traveling across the globe.

The train ride from Mumbai to Delhi turns into a death ride, with blood, gore and violence. The special forces officer Vikrant Rathode has boarded the train. The adversaries with the aim to kill a certain man. A blood filled trade of punches, stabs, cuts. Will the Rathode family survie the miserable train ride?

Cursed with perfect foresight in his second life as a noble heir, Aldrich Vale is dying of boredom. Every scheme, every political play, every "shocking" event at his prestigious academy unfolds exactly as he predicts—until he decides to break the system just to see it burn. But his game of chaos awakens something darker. Now childhood friends reveal deadly secrets, rival heirs circle like wolves, and ancient families move their pieces in a game far more sinister than he imagined. In a world where noble blood determines everything, Aldrich must realize: is he really the puppet master of chaos, or just another piece on someone else's board?