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Taryn fights monsters. Lucien is one. Season 1: Forced to team up by the very council she’s made to serve, Taryn finds herself trapped with Lucien—a vampire with too many secrets and a smile that makes her blood run hot. In the midst of growing dangers, the two of them must work together to survive. But the closer they get, the harder it becomes to tell where the real threat lies—outside their walls, or between them. Lucien knows better than to care. He’s spent years perfecting the art of detachment, but something about Taryn makes it impossible to stay indifferent. The fire she carries is fierce, dangerous—and every moment with her only stokes the flames higher. Bound by circumstance and haunted by shadows neither of them can outrun, Taryn and Lucien are playing a game they can’t afford to lose. The fire between them grows hotter with every step, but giving in might cost them everything. Some fires are meant to burn. Others consume. This one could destroy them both. Season 2: Framed for assassinations they didn’t commit, Taryn and Lucien are thrust into a deadly game where trust is scarce and betrayal lurks in every shadow. As the fragile peace between powerful factions begins to unravel, they must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies, uncovering dangerous truths about those who seek to control them. As tensions rise, their bond is tested in ways neither anticipated, and their personal struggles threaten to fracture their fragile partnership. Against the backdrop of a brewing war, new allies and enemies emerge, challenging their notions of trust and loyalty. As the season hurtles toward its climactic revelations, Taryn and Lucien must decide what they are willing to sacrifice—and who they can rely on—in a world that seeks to tear them apart. Season 2 is a story of survival, betrayal, and the unyielding strength found in the most unexpected places. Season 3: When safety is a fleeting memory and enemies circle ever closer, Taryn, Lucien, and Kah’el find themselves bound by necessity in a secluded forest haven. As mysterious threats prowl the shadows and signs of encroaching danger multiply, the trio works to fortify their defenses while grappling with unspoken tensions and buried truths. Strange tracks near their clearing suggest a threat greater than any of them anticipated, forcing them into a delicate balance of survival and trust. For Taryn, every decision risks fracturing the fragile alliance that’s formed between them, as the boundaries of loyalty blur and their individual pasts clash with their shared present. Season 3 is a tense, character-driven exploration of resilience and vulnerability, weaving quiet moments of connection with the ever-looming threat of a deadly unknown. In the end, it’s not only the beasts in the woods that must be faced, but the fears—and desires—they’ve long kept hidden.

In this world, ascending to upper realms was a matter of resources and ability. No matter the status or power level, if you have the money and the willingness to, you can live in any realm of your choosing. However, the higher the realm, the more power there is to tap into and cultivate. However, a devastating war led to a change in the rules. Who is brave enough to seek the Supremacy and rule the world? By: Jerlani

When you take action, do you know exactly how it will change your course? A flower-loving girl whose family showers her with love suddenly loses it all in a twisted turn of events. On the brink of desesperation, a voice whispers in her ear, "Do you wish for power?" Though she doesn't really care, she will gain the power to place her name in the history books of the entire continent.

Ava Grace is not you typical Cinderella female lead she doesn't need a Prince charming to save her . Ava has everything thing she wants she has billions dollar empire . she is cold and ruthless to the world but but no one knows how broken she is . how her past haunts her . How she can't sleep because of nightmares. And she has a goal to find the person who killed her parents she wants revenge. ------------------------------ Rayan Astro A COLD and aloof ceo . His name is enough to make people shiver. His workers call him KING YAMA . He is youngest and most successful businessman of his century . His wealth has no end But No one knows how hard and dark his past is . He is king of Underworld .He has his own mysterious to resolve ------------------------------ * what will happen when ice cold Rayan going to meet Fire like Ava ? * How these mysterious are going to be solved by them ? * will Ava ever going to find her happiness? * Will she ever going to find who killed her parents let's find out together in this journey . Let's explore this world together HOPE ON GUYS -------‐---------------------- * No misunderstood * full of faceslapping * strong female lead * supportive Male leads * strong Friends group

Julian Moreau has built a life of wealth and prestige, a dazzling empire born from ambition and sacrifice. But beneath the gilded veneer lies a man tormented by expectations—his mother's relentless demand for a family and his own inability to envision a life beyond his business. The hollow luxury of his existence is shattered one fateful night when an accident nearly claims his life, and a mysterious young woman named Isabella risks everything to save him. Isabella, a selfless girl from a humble background, is thrust into Julian's world of opulence after a desperate plea from his mother, Cilla Moreau. With the promise of money that could change her family's life, Isabella agrees to marry Julian, a man she barely knows. As she steps into the grandeur of the Moreau estate, Isabella is faced with the enormity of her decision—and the daunting task of breaking through Julian's guarded heart. Bound by a sense of duty, a promise, and an unexpected act of courage, Julian and Isabella are thrown together in a world neither fully understands. Can love grow in the shadow of an arrangement built on desperation? And will Julian find the courage to confront the emptiness within him before it’s too late? "The Scars We Carry" is a poignant tale of redemption, resilience, and the transformative power of love, where two lives collide in the unlikeliest of circumstances, and fate tests the limits of their hearts..

"the mansion is heavily guarded you won’t succeed ” Primo told me as we lay on the bed together. Little Jay is on the cot sleeping and dreaming of his own wonderland. I ignored what Primo just said and went to the drawer for my mask and a small relaxer container. Dropping the mask on the bed I opened the relaxer container which contains a white substance. “ Well Primo you may have taught me how to be heartless because you are my cousin but there’s something I know more better than you ” “ and that is? ” he ask very curious to know what is inside the container. “ how and ways to kill ” I replied and I covered the container sitting down on the bed again. “ Bolanle but you’ve never killed before ” he said with a sigh but I just smile as I wear my boots and grab my mask again. “ hey you should have seen Favour’s face when I stabbed her neck with that bottle I mean it was so lovely ” I said with a cute smile before turning to see his expression which I loved actually. “ are we keeping secrets now? ” he managed to say getting out of his shock. “ you never asked ” I replied fixing my mask perfectly and I hear him just chuckle behind me just proud of his little sister. “ if I may ask what is inside that container? ” finally he did “ well a special type of weapon I got from a friend ” I answered pulling my makeup box. I did the make up perfectly and I brush the wig and glue it to it’s place I turned and cousin can’t seem to recognize me. “ Bolanle I think you should be careful.. you know the.. ” “ I know Primo but not even my mother will recognize me tonight and nothing can stop me ” I opened the container again and rub the substance on my thumb really well. I must get my revenge tonight or never. “ but don’t you think you should take it easy you know the….” before he could complete his statement I’m already out like a flash. * 3hours later * The room is dark except for the light that flickers on and off, the body on the floor stirs as it struggle with the rope and here I come in my real appearance like the devil ? itself. A long flowing gown looks so elegant on me with my long fixed weave that reach my back. He struggles a little more and I remove the gag “ who are you? And why are you doing this to me? ” he cried and that makes me laugh I cut the rope and he just lay like that unable to move again. “ don’t worry you are paralyzed from the waist down you won’t be able to move for some moments ” I said lighting a cigarette. “ Bolanle? ” he said with fear in his voice finally recognizing the devil in front of him smiling and using a knife to draw out some pattern on his face without cutting him. “ don’t worry Kanmi I just wanna play you know the kind of game you’ve been playing ever since we got married ” I said stopping the knife on his neck and cutting him slightly. I lick the blood and from the corner of my eye I can see the horror on his face. “ come to think of it Kanmi today is our tenth wedding anniversary won’t we celebrate? ” I said cutting deeper. To be continued….

Captain Elizabeth Vinea - an officer with the 3rd Reconnaissance Squadron has been tasked with a retrieval mission. Her team of four, are two occupy the ruined township of Lycoa and unearth the entrance to a demonic gate reportedly located underneath the now devastated city. Reports indicated a relic from within the gate is to be retrieved at all costs. "Intel's here and there, not much to go on, I know. Nevertheless, I'm entrusting this mission to you Cpt. Vinea. We need bodies on the field, and we need them immediately." The Colonel handed over the mission brief to the saluting officer. "Understood, Colonel, we depart for Lycoa at once." "Godspeed." The captain left with her new orders in hand, the colonel - once the doors to his office were close: snickered, and begrudged: "...Damned demons...what could they be plotting now..." before continuing on with his desk-work. **I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com** Profile Link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/637280

The novel is about a poor man who lives in Seoul Korea who works in a small restaurant. He lives with his grandmother and all his parents passed away. The man falls in love with a woman who is from rich family. The family of the woman doesn’t want their relationship due to their status

I kept telling myself it would be like any other night—the usual ringing, the cheers, the bitter escape as I drank away the day's sorrows. But as I stared down at the blood-stained pen, crimson spilling out, I realized just how wrong I was. I couldn’t remember anything past my fifth glass, but somehow—oh God, somehow—I was here. Trapped. Trapped in this place, surrounded by letters, notes... by blood.

Synopsis Two youths with different characters got entangled when one of them decided to become a primary school teacher after she left her rich life behind her. While trying to find herself a home of her own without putting in much effort because a place of her own with people that love her for herself just seems hard to find. Until she met the man that made her realize home is not just a building or the familial love everyone talked about. Home is being somewhere you are free to be yourself while getting the silent support you always deserve. He is a hardworking man that's trying to make a simple living without being burdened by the wealth of his family. Far from home with nothing but hope for a better future for himself and the lazy young lady who he met by who knows what. Will they be able to find the happiness they both wanted or will it all go up in flame. Only the home they tried to build themselves will tell.

The world is an ever-changing place. Right now, the world is truly changing, either from the worst or for the best. In the year 2450, humanity has enter the world of the future but suddenly, the world shook and rumble for an unknown reason. This earthquake has a Richter magnitude scale of 10. Which is the strongest earthquake in the time of humanity as all believed to be mortifying turned to the worst. The earthquake is also known as 'Super Quake' rumbled the entire earth that lasted for 5 months. Fortunately for humanity, we have developed enough technological resources to launch 3/4th of the population to space but the 1/4th who has been left on Earth, unfortunately,  faced an inevitable death As belief to be the end of mankind, everybody has thought that the earth has ended but as they continue to observe from far away, they saw the earth increase in size forming new tectonic plates and new land began to develop mysteriously expanding earth. Humans continue to observe the earth and like 5 months pass, the Super Quake has finally ended and the earth is now the size of Jupiter making it a new super planet. Seeing that the world has become quiet again, the humans in space returned to their homeland only to find out that not only has almost every man-made infrastructure fallen to ruin, the new landmass formed by the quake made new materials that has never been discovered by humans and not only that,  creatures have evolved to monsters that feed on flesh. These monsters are variants of mutation and evolution. Countless casualties had occurred in the first years of humanity but as we continue to discover and learn about the new materials and monsters, humanity had finally given a foothold to restart again by building a new and more advanced civilization that plans on subjugation to all monsters that may come to a threat to humanity. 60 years have passed, the world has changed since then. Kal a sixteen-year-old Filipino teenager has lived alone ever since his father mysteriously disappears in a hunt. He didn't have any money or job to cope with his daily expenses so, at a young age, he decided to register as a hunter. He has no good background, education, or talent at all, no one had dared to help him so he remained alone. This made hunting harder, he almost died countless times by average monsters and even the weakest ones would cost him a broken bone or two. Because of his bad record, he was considered the weakest hunter and became a laughing stock to all the hunters causing him to suffer more than he had already been. One normal day, while hiking in the mountains, he stumbled upon a mysterious crystal. After obtaining this crystal, he heard a soft bell ringing in his head, [HUNTER REGISTERED, WELCOME HUNTER KAL] A mysterious window panel suddenly appeared in his eyes.

P.S. This bookcover was generated by the ai by Webnovel Yayy so here's the synopsis: Some say beauty is the way the body sways side to side, a rhythm that makes even the sickest of fools go mad. It's just enough to make the biggest players lose their game. And Caleb? He was the king of that game. Handsome, confident, and he could sweep the girls off their feet, Caleb was addicted to their validation. The more girls craved him, the more he scored. But Lily was different, she didn't care about his looks and hated his cocky personality. His stupid pickup lines and flirts completely pissed her off. Who did this guy think she was? Some hoe in a one nightstand? This made him obsessed but his feelings were more dangerous than he thought. When a prank goes wrong and leaves Lily dead, Caleb is traumatized by the accident. The memory of her falling into the cursed river haunts him everyday...until one morning he wakes up in her body. Though Lily's not completely gone, she's this nagging voice in his head that Caleb can't get rid of. Caleb is stuck living as Lily trying to discover what about the Midnight River is 'cursed' while he also pretends to be a girl in high school. But things get...complicated. The curse is darker than they think...and it's not done with them yet.

Lyra (The FL) and Atlas (The ML) were once childhood friends, destined to lead as the Beta’s daughter and the Alpha’s son. But after a drunken one-night stand and a painful rejection, Lyra left the pack. Five years later, she’s a respected rogue advisor, forced to return when a common enemy threatens both packs. Reunited with Atlas, tensions run high as old wounds reopen. With their past looming between them, can they set aside their differences to protect their people—or will their fractured bond tear them apart?

After We Collided is a story of passion, betrayal, and self-discovery. When two unlikely souls, bound by a turbulent past, find themselves drawn to each other, they can't help but collide in a storm of emotions. As secrets are unraveled and trust is tested, they must decide whether their connection is worth fighting for or if the wreckage of their love will be too much to repair. In a world where nothing is guaranteed, can they survive the aftermath of their collision, or will it break them apart for good?

A brilliant yet eccentric figure in the business world, Ding Yuanying worked for a private equity firm in Germany. Using extraordinary and unconventional methods, he channeled funds raised in Germany into the Chinese stock market, exploiting what he termed "cultural codes" to amass vast fortunes from within the system. However, a pang of conscience eventually led him to withdraw from the firm. This decision came at a steep price. Ding’s exit was met with severe penalties—his dividends were frozen, leaving him destitute to the point of surviving on instant noodles daily. Returning to an ancient city to “retreat” from the world, he met Rui Xiaodan, a young policewoman who had grown up in Frankfurt and now served in the city’s criminal investigation team. From strangers to confidants, their bond blossomed. Initially connected by their shared passion for high-fidelity audio systems, their relationship evolved into an all-consuming love affair. Together, they experienced a whirlwind romance that was as enchanting, dramatic, and legendary as a love story in paradise.

In the heart of Seoul, 22-year-old Kim Jiho navigates life post-military service, armed with a peculiar ability: a once-a-week glimpse 10 minutes into the future. Betrayed by his ex-girlfriend for wealth and status, Jiho is determined to rise from the ashes, turning his meager savings and crypto-trading skills into a fortune. But as he chases success, a chance encounter with Lee Nari—a cheerful and hardworking junior at Seoul National University—begins to challenge his ambitions. Will Jiho realize that true wealth lies beyond material success before it's too late?

Aria, the girl who works as a librarian coming from a complicated and prestigious background, her past was as dark as moonless night, she suffered betrayal from her closest family, she lacked love while growing up to the point that the same word became a myth for her that only reside in fairy tales, she choose to be alone surrounding herself with walls and secrets, the same 21 years old girl who fought silently for her rights and chose to live in the darkness until the day that she crossed roads with Adrian Ortox the coldest rich young generation of the Ortox family, what will happen when the coldest man in the city take interest in the mysterious young lady librarian.

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