Strife And Serenity

She loved her ex-husband for six years, only to be betrayed by him and her own sister. By chance, she accidentally became pregnant with the child of her ex-husband’s arch-rival, and then her ex-husband completely abandoned her. ... Five years later, an adorable little child suddenly appeared. "I want to hire a mommy; do you want to give it a try? " the cutie asked her. "If you say yes, I'll throw in a husband too. He looks handsome like me, just a bit short-tempered." His face turned green upon hearing all of this. The little one changed her question and asked, "Or do you want a husband? Comes with a free son!"

JEWELS AND BLINGS – A Billionaire Romance A fierce entrepreneur, determined to make her jewelry brand a success despite the struggles stacked against her, crosses paths with a billionaire who has it all—wealth, power, and an untouchable reputation. Love has never been on her side, and life isn’t making things any easier. For him, love is the last thing on his mind until one chance encounter changes everything. When ambition meets desire, and past wounds collide with undeniable attraction, will they risk it all for something real?

In a world where strength reigns supreme, Lin Shu walks a path paved with blood and ambition. Marked by ruthless determination, he seeks power above all else, casting aside weakness, mercy, and anything that stands in his way. His journey is one of endless trials, each battle shaping him into something more fearsome, more relentless. To him, domination is not a goal—it is the only path. His hands are stained with the lives of those who dared to cross him, his gaze cold and unreadable, reflecting the abyss he has embraced. He does not chase honor, nor does he care for bonds; all that matters is the ascent, no matter the cost. As he carves his way forward, leaving ruin in his wake, one question lingers: when power is all that remains, what will be left of the man who sought it?

Neon and Longing is an urban tale of self-discovery and heartache set against the pulsating backdrop of a modern metropolis. The story follows Lena, a young woman who leaves behind a small-town life in pursuit of a dazzling career and the excitement of city living. Amid the luminous glow of neon signs and the endless rhythm of urban nights, Lena is drawn into a world of glamour, ambition, and fleeting connections. As she navigates her new environment, Lena encounters both the breathtaking promise of success and the stark realities of isolation in a city that never sleeps. Her journey is marked by moments of unexpected romance, challenging betrayals, and profound introspection. While the city offers a canvas of opportunities and dreams, it also forces her to confront her inner void—a deep-seated longing for genuine connection and meaning beyond superficial allure. In the heart of urban chaos, Lena learns that the neon lights, though mesmerizing, cannot mask the truths of loneliness and the quest for identity. With every twist of fate, she discovers that real fulfillment comes not from the glittering facades of modern life but from embracing vulnerability, forging sincere relationships, and daring to be authentically herself. "Neon and Longing" is a reflective exploration of the contrasts between ambition and inner peace, capturing the delicate dance of modern femininity in a relentlessly vibrant world.

This story revolves around a girl named Lilly who has been betrayed by her family, her best friend and her fiancé, Rayan for many years now. Even after years, things have not turned better for Lilly who was kidnapped by a stranger, Aaron after her family was thrown out of their position by her grandfather. Aaron may be a good person in front of society, a gentleman, a billionaire but reality is far from what they say. In reality, Aaron comes from a family that indulges in both the business world and the mafia world. After years of suffering and dying for unknown reasons in one lifetime, Lilly was pulled back in time but this time she decided to use her past life memory and take revenge on people who did wrong to her for years. She decides to go back to college and take back what was rightfully hers. Will Lilly be successful in taking her revenge? and who is Aaron? why did he kidnap her? And most importantly who killed her?

In a world filled with monsters, demons, cryptids, ghosts, and all sorts of creatures that wish to harm the innocent denizens of Earth, there exists a secret organization known as Sanctum to protect humanity. Once you join Sanctum, you become a Hunter—a skilled individual capable of hunting and defeating the evil entities that seek to disrupt the lives of others. Then there’s Luna, a woman with nowhere to call home and no one to take her in. Always brushed aside and rejected by the world, her life changes forever when she meets Sunny—a troublemaker and delinquent with a knack for finding potential in unexpected places. Together, Sunny and Luna travel the world, meeting new people, growing their team, and striving to become 5-star Hunters. Their ultimate goal? To claim the title of "World's Greatest!"

In a world where wealth and power reign supreme, Alice, a beautiful and spirited young woman, finds herself trapped in a loveless engagement with Alex, a ruthless and cunning billionaire. Her parents, eager to secure their family's financial future, have arranged the union without regard for Alice's feelings or desires. Desperate to escape the suffocating grip of her impending marriage, Alice flees to another city, hoping to start anew. There was no way she could get married to the very man who took her innocence. But Alex, determined to claim her as his own, tracks her down and forcibly brings her back to his opulent mansion. Once there, Alice is subjected to the cruel whims of Alex's mother, Stacy, who views her as a threat to their family's legacy. As Alice struggles to adapt to her new surroundings, she finds herself imprisoned and maltreated, with Stacy stopping at nothing to break her spirit. Yet, despite Alex's icy exterior and reputation for ruthlessness, he begins to show a soft spot for Alice, revealing glimpses of a complex and vulnerable personality beneath his tough facade. As they spend more time together, Alice finds herself torn between her growing feelings for Alex and her desire for freedom and independence. As tensions escalate and Stacy's cruelty reaches new heights, Alice must confront the darkness of her own past and the secrets that haunt Alex's family. Will she find a way to escape the gilded cage that holds her captive, or will she succumb to the treacherous allure of Alex's world?

In the quiet town of Seiki, where harmony seems to reign, an invisible threat lurks in the shadows. Kamui Kobayashi, a young man aspiring to a peaceful life, suddenly finds himself targeted by a powerful criminal organisation. As he tries to escape this cruel fate, he discovers that his past could well be the key to his survival, and that his quest for serenity could turn into a bloody struggle for his life.

Donovan and Zoephie's relationship is like the four seasons: winter, where life is never within reach, and as they search for it, their loneliness and struggle prolong like Fall. Together, will they reach Spring while racing through Summer?

"In the nothingness, a place that both exists and does not exist, a being sits." This void, this paradoxical space, appears to be both real and unreal, a realm where existence and non-existence intertwine, blurring the line between what is and what isn't.

A side story for STRIFE. You get to witness the journey of the daughter of a legendary warrior who uses Annihilation as his weapon. Follow her journey as she grows up and matures through her experiences as a Goddess. Becoming something even greater than her parents before her as she travels through the Omniverse. Facing enemies of extraordinary caliber and putting a stop to the invading forces that come from beyond. She is the incarnation of Annihilation itself and a beacon of hope to all who follow the arts of Erasure type essence. A star that shines radiant within the verse, but for now. She just wants to enjoy her search for knowledge and have fun just like a child should.

This is an action-packed story based around the second generation of Life and Death. The two entities are to come together to stop the rising of a looming enemy that threatens their very Omniverse. Balance is at stake as they take on old friends, enemies, and new ones alike!

Hindi nakilala ni Greg ang Selene na nasa harapan niya. Pagkagulat at takot ang kanyang naramdaman. Matalim at nagbabanta ang tingin sa kanya ng dalagita. Makikita ang hinanakit sa mga mata nito. Iyon ay dahil hindi na siya nagparamdam dito simula ng malaman niyang buntis na ang kanyang asawa. Magiging ama na siya kaya kailangan niyang magising sa katotohanan. Hindi na niya pwedeng ipagpatuloy ang kabaliwang ito. Ngunit kung lalabas ang katotohanan ngayon, mawawala ang pamilyang pinapangarap niya. "Makinig ka Selene, nangako tayo sa isat-isa na magiging lihim ang tungkol sa atin." mahinahong wika ni Greg dito. Namumuo ang galit sa kanyang dibdib dahil sa sitwasyong pinasok niya. "Do you really think I'm just a child who make stupid promises?" nilock ni Selene ang pinto sa likod niya. Kung sa tingin ng ninong niya ay mapapaikot siya nito, nagkakamali ito. Hindi siya inosenta at mas lalong hindi siya mabuting bata... Unti-unti niyang tinaas ang laylayan ng kanyang yellow dress, sinundan ni Greg ang kanyang mga kamay kahit nilalabanan nito iyon. Nang mahawakan niya ang samplot na tumatakip sa pinakamaselang parte niya. Dahan-dahan niya iyong binaba... She's a bad child, a very bad child...

'Dreams can be real. Nightmares can be real. Angels can be real. Demons can be real.' Pleasure is for everyone. But how can you enjoy it when you discover the truth that a demon was pleasuring you? Elysee Torres, a simple woman who wished for a simple and happy life until her curiosity led her to a demon who wanted to pleasure her everytime she closed her eyes. Valor, a hot guy with a perfect body-an Incubus who liked to pleasure women in their dreams. Two different creatures will meet and will face every challenges in order to prove to everyone that their love is not forbidden. Even if they are fighting between life and death or even the world is against them, they will not surrender. Until the end of their lives, they will fight their love no matter what consequences awaits them. They will face the hardest trial of their life together.

Imprisoned for thousands of years, Asuren Nightgloom, from out of the blue, had been set free. Sleeping for almost a hundred years, Thea Gailbreeze, at long last, had been awakened. Both had the same mission. Save the Fairy Realm. They messed up before and ended up in that grave situation. Now that they got out of their confinement, they vowed to finish their disrupted mission. Will they be stronger together and save the Fairy Realm? Or will they burden one another and mess up one more time?

Alexander Blackwood had it all—wealth, power, and influence—but the one thing he couldn’t seem to have was a child. For two years, he believed the medical reports that blamed him for the struggle. Meanwhile, his wife, Diana, harboured a devastating secret—she was infertile. And the reports? Falsified, thanks to Dr Joshua, her secret lover. Then came Rose, Diana’s younger sister—beautiful, confident, and utterly irresistible. What started as fleeting temptation spiralled into something forbidden, and soon, Rose was carrying Alex’s child. But Alex wasn’t supposed to be able to conceive… was he? A second opinion shattered the deception—he wasn’t the problem. Digging deeper, he uncovered the real reports. Diana had lied. And now, she was desperate. When bribing Joshua to terminate the pregnancy failed, she turned to something darker—abduction. She had Rose taken, determined to erase the evidence of her betrayal. But Diana underestimated Alex. With the help of Captain Patrick, the search for Rose intensified. Meanwhile, the kidnappers, plagued with guilt, set Rose free. Once safe, Rose exposed everything. The authorities closed in, and Diana was finally caught. But she refused to fall alone. In a desperate move, she exposed Joshua’s crimes, dragging him down with her. Justice was swift. Diana and Joshua faced the consequences of their deception. And as for Alex and Rose? They were free to embrace their future, their love, and the child that was never meant to be.

Updates @15:00 and 16:00 (+8) Wood chopping might not be the best way to meet your Party Leader, but for Icarus, meeting Basila offered him a new life. Now, armed with a system, he can choose a path of riches! The Path of the Smuggler. The Path of the Dungeon Merchant! But control is tight in the lands of the elves. Adventurers are outlawed, executions are swift and without a trial. Good thing that Icarus is a horselord and Basila is a businesswoman! For them, the word NO is just the word YES spelled wrong! And may the Winds of Change blow the stagnation which is suffocating their country away!

Pahitnya hidup telah mematri seorang anak muda bernama William Tamin hingga ia menjadi seorang anak jalanan yang berandalan dan menjadi seseorang yang amat ditakuti oleh berbagai kalangan masyarakat sehingga dirinya dijuluki sebagai "Monster from the Hell". Namun siapa sangka suatu hari ia akan bertemu dengan seorang siswi SMA yang berparas anggun dan cantik bernama Yuri Namari, yang akhirnya menjadi sosok yang paling ditakuti oleh William, seorang wanita yang tidak pernah sekalipun merasa takut akan dirinya yang begitu menakutkan seperti yang ditakuti oleh orang - orang di sekitarnya. Namun, itu bukan semata - mata karena Yuri merupakan putri bangsawan yang kaya raya, melainkan ada sesuatu yang amat berharga terpancar dari dalam dirinya yang membuat sang monster menjadi takluk, dan pertemuan mereka di jalanan yang semakin intens menuntun mereka berjalan terlalu jauh hingga keduanya harus terjebak pada sebuah masa lalu yang begitu kelam. Siapakah sebenarnya Yuri di masa lalu William? Rahasia besar apa yang tidak pernah mereka ketahui sebelumnya dan apakah rahasia ini akan menjadi sebuah bumerang atau bom waktu yang akan menghancurkan diri keduanya?

When the Grey Mist covers the earth, the miasma corrupts the creatures, and the threads manipulate the minds of others, those red eyes will rest upon humanity and the very order of the world will go mad. Humans will fade into the background, clinging to life as they always have. In the first era, someone stayed. In the second era, someone woke up. In the third era, someone will rise again and again. Let the steam roar! Let the ancient technology shine! Let the battle between humanity and the anomalies, the oddities, the contamination zones never cease! May my Pneuma allow me to take this mortal body to challenge these beings! May my axe resonate with my heart! In the end, only humanity will remain, by hook or by crook! ------------------------- Cover made using AI. English is my second language and I'm using Grammarly for thoses mistakes I didn't see, so, if you notice one, comment, please! I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

A young man finds his way through a world revolving around taming and evolving beasts while steadily fighting against the evils of the world.

Linn Tsukiyomi is an average 12-year-old boy who dreams of being a legendary hero. Together with his two best friends, Kaila and Erica, they lead ordinary lives. However, everything changes when Erica is suddenly kidnapped by a mysterious man through a portal, prompting Kaila to jump in after her. With no other choice, Linn also jumps into the portal and finds himself in a strange new world. He realizes that he must save his friends from a dark and ominous threat. With nothing but his wits and unyielding determination, Linn embarks on a perilous journey through a beautiful yet terrifying world. With the help of newfound allies and incredible powers, Linn must navigate a treacherous landscape and confront enemies of all kinds to rescue his cherished companions.

A very short love story of delinquent girl and optimistic boy who keep crossing paths on the way home

A World of survival, where Nations must slay each other in order to survive. There can only be one. And there is only one way for it to end; War, Murder, and bloodshed. Ikem is thrust into this world, without any memories whatsoever. He is forced to navigate a world were all threatens to devour the him; the weak, and empower the strong. A dog eat dog world. And without any knowledge of his background he is forced to start from scratch, without aid. Well, not really.... Not nearly so....

In a world where technology and magic collide, Kael, a brilliant but disillusioned engineer, finds himself thrust into an extraordinary adventure after a catastrophic experiment tears open the fabric of reality. Awakening in a realm where ancient spells and mythical creatures reign supreme, Kael discovers that he is no longer bound by the laws of his old world. Instead, he is now part of a mysterious "System"—a sentient force that grants individuals unique abilities, quests, and the power to shape their destiny. Stranded in this unfamiliar land, Kael must navigate a delicate balance between the advanced knowledge of his past and the arcane forces of his present. Armed with his engineering skills and a newfound ability to manipulate energy, he embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of the System and the dark forces that seek to exploit it. Along the way, he forms alliances with warriors, mages, and rogues, each with their own motivations and secrets. As Kael delves deeper into this world, he learns that the System is more than just a tool for power—it is a gateway to unimaginable possibilities and dangers. A looming threat emerges: a shadowy faction intent on merging technology and magic to dominate both realms. Kael must master the synergy between science and sorcery to prevent the destruction of both worlds, all while grappling with the ethical dilemmas of power, control, and the true cost of progress.

In a world of the unknown, past unknown and future in chaos, with Three woman fighting for their stories, lives and pain Calah, Anne and Morgan. A war of Passion, love and transgression with mysteries of the dark following

Love is never a singular experience—it is a kaleidoscope of emotions, circumstances, and fates intertwined. In this collection, Passion and Power, three unique romance stories unfold, each exploring love’s deepest longings, heartaches, and triumphs. In the first story, passion ignites between two souls from opposite worlds, forced to defy the odds just to be together. The second tale delves into a love lost and found, proving that time and distance can never erase what’s meant to be. Finally, the third story takes readers on an emotional journey of healing, where two broken hearts discover that love is the most powerful force of all. Each narrative brings something different—a whirlwind romance, a bittersweet reunion, and an emotional redemption—yet all remind us of love’s enduring strength. Whether you believe in soulmates, second chances, or the beauty of unexpected connections, this book is a testament to the many faces of love.