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Taryn fights monsters. Lucien is one. 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.

In the shadow of Konoha’s famed Uchiha clan, Haru lives as an invisible thread in a tapestry of legends. Orphaned at a young age and hiding the awakening of his one-tomoe Sharingan, he is a forgotten name among his prodigious kin. But Haru harbors a secret that sets him apart: he remembers a world beyond this one, where the fate of the Uchiha is already written in blood and tragedy. Determined to survive, he chooses to remain unnoticed, blending into the background of the ninja academy while the future Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and other luminaries rise around him. Yet the ninja world is unforgiving, and even the quietest embers can be stoked into flames. As Haru navigates friendships, rivalries, and the weight of his own lineage, he must decide—will he remain a forgotten shadow, or step into the light to forge a new destiny for the Uchiha?

In the kingdom of Ustaria, power and ambition rule, and the throne is the ultimate prize. As the once-mighty King Harley Pennington succumbs to age and illness, the question of who will succeed him sets the royal family and noble houses into a spiraling conflict. Harley, a shrewd but frail monarch, clings desperately to his power, unable to choose between his children, each vying for the throne in their own way. His favoritism toward his reckless youngest son, Prince David, blinds him to the chaos he is creating, as the kingdom teeters on the edge of collapse. The eldest son, Prince Harris, is a seasoned warrior and natural leader, but his impulsive nature and reliance on brute strength make him a divisive figure at court. Princess Ruby, the youngest daughter, is beloved by the people for her intelligence and grace, yet she remains entangled in the webs of court intrigue, unwillingly used as a political pawn. Princess Lilliana, with her foreign ties and secret ambitions, hides her cunning behind a mask of loyalty, biding her time to make her own play for power. Meanwhile, Lord Hugo Wilde, a cunning and vengeful noble, plots in the shadows to usurp the Pennington dynasty. His son, Elliot Wilde, a charming yet calculating figure, is caught between his father’s ambition and his growing love for Princess Ruby. As their dangerous romance unfolds, Elliot becomes embroiled in the deadly game of thrones, balancing his loyalty to his father with the allure of true love. Within the royal court, alliances shift and betrayals simmer beneath the surface. The noble houses, restless and hungry for power, begin to align themselves with different heirs. Foreign nations bribe Ustaria’s nobility, stoking the flames of civil war, and the kingdom is soon caught in a storm of political machinations, secret affairs, and deadly rivalries. As King Harley’s grip on the throne loosens, the Pennington children—each with their own secrets, desires, and dark pasts—are thrust into a brutal contest for the crown. Old loyalties are shattered, and trust becomes a rare commodity. When the king finally falls, the battle for Ustaria’s future will begin, and the cost of the crown may be more than any of them can bear. In this tale of power, betrayal, and love, the true enemy may not be the one holding the sword, but the one holding your heart.

[Warning… Mature content.] Seventeen years old Silja Castemont, a beautiful, prideful, and mysterious princess of Atlanea. The simple life of Princess Silja started to fill with questions a few days before she approached her eighteenth birthday. Series of horrible dreams and unusual events made her simple life complicated. But that wasn't all. She didn't know her act of helping an old guy would turn out to be a ticket to attend a bride choosing ceremony of the prince of the biggest kingdom of North. What will happen when a princess is forced to attend the ceremony by the groom's Father? Will she be able to find a way to escape this marriage? *** Donovan Regalhelm, eldest Prince of the Northern Empire. Handsome, powerful, cold-hearted, Evil. His father forced him to choose a bride before his 28th birthday. What will happen when a cold-blooded prince sees something interesting when he meets Princess Silja for the first time? He forced her to marry him by all means but the reason behind it wasn't love. What was so special about the princess of the small Atlanea kingdom? ***Excerpt*** The bride, dressed in a white wedding dress, was sitting inside the decorated wedding chamber. Soon the door opened and she heard the heavy footsteps coming closer. Silja lifted her head and saw his handsome profile hidden in the shadows. "Stand up." He ordered in his usual heavy indifferent voice. Silja gazed at him for a moment with her misty hazel eyes but followed his order anyway. The dress was heavy, making her movements clumsy. "Striped." He ordered as she stood up in front of him. "Huh?" Silja snapped her head and looked at him in shock. "I said, stripped all the clothes." He repeated The girl was so shocked that she couldn't react. "Ohh do you want me to help you? What a naughty princess we have here." He moved his feet and started to walk around her in a circle. He stood behind her and moved his fingers in the air and with movements of his hand the laces of her dress started to loosen up. Silja felt her dress loosen and hastily tried to secure it. He came forward after opening all the laces from behind. And with just another snap of his fingers the dress fell on the floor. "Nooo" The girl's eyes were filled with tears but she refused to let them fall. And in the next second all the fear disappeared from her eyes and rage took place. In the next second the cloth on his body caught fire and the ashes flew in the air. "Interesting." He smiled like a devil. ### Hello, guys. Please support the book and add it to the library. # Cover edited by ImagineTishaD. The picture doesn't belong to me credit goes to original creat Anna stokes.

Leo died in a car crash with a book of all his drawings in it. even Tho he was American his parents loved other countries so he knew a lot, he found himself pale white and curled up in a new body he was stoked to know that he was an alien and not just an alien that he created. so he knew about it and everything it could do this isn't any regular xenomorph this is the shinryaku (invasion) xenomorph the "God xenomorph”

°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°°° Amidst the shadows that stretch beyond the precipice, a realm of unspoken desires and unrevealed pains beckons. It is a domain where the harbinger of sorrow and pain, a specter of darkness, casts its haunting silhouette. From within this abyss emerges a vow—an oath that cuts through the veil of obscurity. "Justice shall be my mantle," the whisper echoes, the promise etched with determination. In these hands, a power takes root, heedless of the chaos it sows in its unrelenting path. As the abyss gazes back, the abyss of vengeance, a choice is made—a choice to wield the forces that lie within, regardless of the tumult it unfurls. And so, within the tapestry of darkness, a narrative unfolds, where justice and chaos entwine, and the enigmatic journey of the "Strength of Chaos" takes shape. --- Hey there, So, guess what? This is my first-ever book, 'Strength of Chaos,' and I'm stoked to share it with you. Just wanted to give you a heads-up – it might start off a bit slow. But hey, I promise you this: stick around, and you'll see the story pick up pace, the plot twist and turn, and my writing groove get seriously dialed in. So grab a comfy seat, maybe a cup of something warm, and let's dive into the world of Chaos together (Most of it though hehe). Your patience and excitement mean the world to me. Catch you on the flip side, [Golden_Essence]

The alchemy pill you made can cause someone to rise a whole cultivation realm? Well The steak leftovers I cooked can cause a mortal to reach the Nascent soul realm! You comprehended a nine-star God-level martial art after a thousand years? Well I read about it in a book, took a nap, and could execute it the next day! You have a heavenly bloodline that grants you unparalleled strength? Well, I've maxed out my strength attribute! Tales of a simple man in an uncommon world, where his flames of ambition are stoked by the mysteries of this newfound realm. A harmonious blend of fantasy, action, and adventure, intertwined with the enchantment of eastern cultivation and western magic.

Shi Qing, a twenty-first-century teenage girl, dies on her 18th birthday. In an omegaverse world, she finds herself in the body of an abusive and heartless alpha princess, Tian Wenji of the Heavenly Realm. She learns that this princess has had ten omega husbands, and one of the consorts is expecting a child... She tries twice to die in an effort to leave this bizarre realm, but fails both times. In her first attempt, she attempted to drown herself in a river. In the second attempt, she saved Night Immortal from death by absorbing the attacks of the deadliest weapon intended for the Night Immortal... She almost got what she wish. However, in her near-death, she encountered, the original Tian Wenji, who gave her the Ten Heaven Blossoms also offered her 3 deals for her to accomplish... -Obtain Shan Lang, the God of Love's Heart -Weaken the reign of The Tian Dynasty -Seize Goddess of Athena's Sword Shi Qing must complete these tasks as the last three petals of Ten Heaven Blossoms turn to dust. Shi Qing will get what she wants in return, that is to go back to her world... Shi Qing returned to Athena as Tian Wen Ji after three days of unconsciousness. Shi Qing finally decided to change Tian Wenji's lifestyle after considering the deals. Enjoying her pleassures with her gorgeous husbands while also mastering cultivations, winning the respect and confidence of Athena's people, and seducing Shan Lang, the God of Love. Shi Qing is about to complete her goals and return to her world when a barrier blocks her route. Her hope was shattered as her fate changed, unleashing her inner demons. Her desire for vengeance is stoked by memories of her true origin, which also fuels her will to fulfil her rightful destiny... ______________________________________________ "I never liked you~...lets break up~" "after all these times, making me fall for you?~..." "I was toying with you~, but I've realised, you are no level to be an acquaintance to someone like me, accept that.

She knows that this is a mistake. She know there is only one way that this can end. He will break her heart while she will be nothing but a blip on his radar. So why can't she seem to get him off her mind? Helena Anderson is a woman who always does exactly what is expected of her. She got her degree and went straight into a safe reliable office job and started dating the man that she thought she would marry. However, when that man turns out not to be who she thought he was she decides to change her life. These changes bring her directly into the path of Jela Stokes. Jela Stokes is almost Helena's polar opposite. He is a billionaire and the lead singer of the hottest (in every way) rock band. He has no need for love because he can have anyone he wants at any time. His very presence screams danger and yet she can't help being drawn to him. If you enjoy consider supporting me:https://ko-fi.com/cereliawolf

Isek.AI: The AI stole my Reincarnation - Sword Songs Wiped, Martin wakes up in another world, sure that he had finally realized every light novel reader's dream, reincarnation. He was stoked and his life was changed in that instant. For an Instant. Premier release, JAN 22 2022 Regular Weekly Update, Additional Chapters to be released when views exceed word count, as 'bonus' chapters. OTHER WORKS: Re:Birth as the Hero https://www.webnovel.com/book/17340962606579205 Kink, the Story of Errit. https://www.webnovel.com/book/19822575806497305 TEXAN IN ANOTHER WORLD (C▓NSOR▓D) https://www.webnovel.com/book/17332235305415905 The Dog gets more respect https://www.webnovel.com/book/17362329505538505 Sweet Tooth Honey https://www.webnovel.com/book/22136864806713705 TAGS: #fantasy #lockedin #Takeover #comedy #isekai #Isek.Ai #system #OP #overbearing #Sarcasm #Magic #Cultivation #Formations #energy #sword #saber #Songs #swordsong #Sabersong #reincarnation #adventure #Struggle #sectlife #Sects #2021 #2022 #RNG #OOMTOWN

These are the infamous stories of Ringo Jones -or Swindle Jones as his friends call him, and that's why he never mixes business with friendship- a professional scammer who, throughout his life discovers that the biggest scams are in the most prestigious institutions we have, like colleges, stoke brokers, hospitals and so on. The world is a scam, and humans, just a bunch of scammers.

On December 23rd Mr Ernest Dubois one of the most distinguished gentleman in all of london Was found dead with a golden knife in his chest, his son Henry was arrested for the murder, but chief inspector stokes suspected foul play and decided to consult my dearest friend Arthur Caine to look further into this mysterious affair.......

I want to know what kind of memories of romance everyone has of your time back in school. As for me it is always connected to one person's name.... Michael Stokes. Hey to my Adorable Lovelorn Readers! This is my first novel. Hope you'll like it !! This book includes everything from... What you should not do in school How to enjoy your school days to the fullest! Who are your real friends How to deal with a Teacher that absolutely loathes you Get good grades How annoying boys can be! More over.....How to deal with your first love Join me in the story of my first love? Already thanking you...

what would happen if a young 22-year-old who likes to read novels web suddenly found himself in a world of culture in the body of a young master clan parassed but talented stoking the hatred of other young masters? Our MC is reincarnated in This Talented Body. But nobody knew he was hiding an even bigger secret. How will our MC reach power? follow him as he sails the seas, divides the mountains in two.

—Ser el defecto de la manada ya es bastante malo. ¿Pero ser rechazada? ¿Por tu propio compañero destinado? Sí. Eso es un nivel completamente nuevo de miseria. Ava Grey es el defecto de la manada, una cambiante sin lobo. Lucha por la vida con el sueño vago de la libertad. Su oportunidad llega cuando de repente le informan que asistirá a la Gala Lunar, un baile anual para los cambiaformas jóvenes adultos para encontrar a sus compañeros destinados. Y ella lo encuentra. Él es hermoso e intenso, y sus besos le envían deseo por las venas como una droga. Hasta que él la rechaza. Ava no está por volver a su aburrida vida. Escapa y fragua una nueva identidad lejos de su manada, y lejos de su compañero alfa. Hace nuevos amigos y hasta es adoptada a la fuerza por un husky hilarante. Pero justo cuando se acomoda y encuentra la felicidad, comienzan a ocurrir cosas extrañas... Su husky ha estado guardando secretos. Escucha rumores de que las manadas de cambiantes por todas partes la están buscando. Y puede oler un aroma familiar en su apartamento, lo cual no tiene sentido alguno... porque el hombre al que pertenece la rechazó. [Entrada de Cupids Quill Mar 2024] --------- Este es un romance de cambiantes lobo con múltiples desencadenantes que gustan de pasearse de la mano con todos los temas oscuros por un prado de flores muertas. En este libro encontrarás los picos más altos y los valles más profundos. Ríe, llora, enfúrate; puedes hacerlo todo mientras sigues a Ava en el viaje bastante peligroso de ser un cambiante lobo en esta generación de romances de hombres lobo. Hay escenas R18 esparcidas por este libro como dulces saltando de una piñata. Por favor, lee de manera responsable. ------- DISCORD DEL AUTOR: https://discord.com/invite/ApNZDux8kj

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Sebastian is a male nurse that has seen it all - from powerful, elite-tiered political patients to broken, forgotten scraps of humanity. When his last area of exposure goes awry, he ends up fatally wounded. Forcefully reborn into an alternate dimension which had always been closely intertwined with Earth, he is now faced with a new world to learn and grow again. How will his previous nursing skills fare in a world with magic and fantasy monsters? kofi link: https://ko-fi.com/mc_dakki Somebody (bravocube) has actually taken the time to create a narration for the first chapter! So stoked! Here's a link to the narration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ua2iGCDo5cQ

An ordinary university student found everywhere, Hirasawa Kazuki, was in possession a game character’s body when he came to his senses. Moreover, it was Harold Stokes’, the story’s most hated figure who held the title 『King of Trash 』. For him, tons of landmines appearing like death flags are in his surroundings! Can Kazuki evade the mountainous amount of death flags and advance through the survival route !? ---Support us on--- https://www.paypal.me/RTIWARI Support us for more release ----End---- -------Announcement------- Daily 2 New Chapters --------------END------------

Johnathan Heartwright was born with amazingly great luck everything he wanted he got money women anything always through some stoke of luck until one day he gets hit by a truck and everything changes.

Katheryn Stokes didn’t know why, but she always felt like an outsider. As if her life was meant to be more than what it currently was. Despite being popular, it was as if she was watching her life, rather than living it. Join Katheryn as she discovers a power she never knew she had, a power that could possibly save the world.

Solis was given to Violet haired Luna Estrella on her fourteenth birthday, since she always asked for a dog, Solis is a half Belgian Malinois and half Golden Retriever , he has long silky fur, golden brown fur with black tips, Luna was very surprised and stoked by then, she knew she'd give all her love to the little pup inside the violet box her father gave, Seven years later, now twenty-one years old, Luna was busy in her part time work at a café, and school, too busy to even play with Solis, but not for her boyfriend, Peter Crimson.

Lilith Valdis hath no fury like any other-- until she met the Emperor Ezekiel Titus of Zhuria, a man who once felt the same rage as she does. A man forged in blood and steel, a great descendant of the Titans, a lineage older than the gods themselves-- and the emperor of what once an enemy nation. She was sold into an arranged marriage to this man by her uncle in a deal with the tyrant emperor of Skyvale, Arthur Regan, the very man who had her father executed for treason when she was a little girl. Her long hidden anger and unquenchable thirst for revenge bubbled to the surface as Ezekiel stoked those flames with honeyed words, promises of a revenge greater than no other that even words of love could not compete with the sweet nothings he whispered as he held her. They would rise up and forge an era born in the ashes of betrayal, for justice is to be done and may the world perish in her wake.

35 year old professional dominatrix Toni Cole gets hit by a drunk driver and passes away. She wakes up in the body of another. " So I'm a Duchess?" When she meets her husband she realizes she just wants too keep teasing him relentlessly. This seems to stoke a passion between the two that the former bodies owner had not. " Oh how I wish to see him pressed beneath me, begging for mercy." Male lead Price Blackoak is both confused and titillated by his wife Blairs sudden change in personality. His curiosity suddenly turns to obsession the more he watches her from afar. When he finally meets her in the bedroom he gets more then he was expecting. "Tie yourself to the bed, and if I see you move your hands to touch me without my permission, I will punish you " How will the male lead deal with his now dominating wife?

Synopsis: In the high stakes realm of billionaires and treachery, "The Poisoned Promise" explores a network of dishonesty, ambition, and surprising love. Billionaire Fernando's fiancée poisons Billionaire Richmore after his software launch goes disastrous. Richmore is hurried to the hospital, and Nurse Natalia, driven by her allegiance to Fernando, schemes to complete the job. But Natalia is welcomed with vulnerability and regret rather than animosity when she faces Richmore in his hospital ward. Richmore's sincere admissions and moving appeals stir something in Natalia, testing her allegiances and stoking a forbidden love. Natalia battles her conscience and the fallout from betraying Fernando as their love grows. Fernando, meantime, is pursuing power so viciously that all Natalia and Richmore have created together may come apart. Natalia has to make a split second decision about her allegiances and whether love is worth taking a chance on. In this compelling story of love, treachery, and redemption, the distinction between friends and foes is hazy and ambition may have a greater cost than anybody could have predicted.

His glorious face was inches away from mine, this wasn't allowed. Especially from him. "I thought you never get scared," He whispered at my reddened ear. "Who said...I'm...scared," I stammered causing him to smirk sexily. I was loosing my mind. No I already lost my mind the second he came into my life. Damn him! I wanted to kill him or maybe...kiss him. What was I even thinking.... Maybe it was his hypnotic ash grey eyes or his intoxicating masculine scent or just his glossy pink shaded lips or his shaggy white hair. "Could you step away from me," I almost whispered. "Pardon?" He came closer to my neck and stoked it with his finger sending electricity all over my body. My heart was racing and I forgot to breathe. He pressed his body against mine and my hand automatically flew to his chest. "You...have...a girlfriend Xaidam," I mentioned in a low raspy voice. "Tell me you hate me," he said as his damned hand dragged my short dress upwards. "I hate...you," My short breaths were becoming even shorter. "Are you sure?" His hands grabbed my thighs and he buried his face on my neck, kissing, licking and sucking my pulse point like a needy man.

Orphaned from birth, Ruby's vibrant crimson locks marked her as an outcast, a supposed harbinger of misfortune in the eyes of the cold, pious orphanage wardens. Condemned to a childhood of scorn and abuse, she existed in a perpetual state of despair, her only solace found in merely surviving each new day of torment. But on one fateful day, a radiant spirit manifested before her. In that ethereal presence, the first embers of hope were stoked within Ruby's battered soul. For the truth of her birth was finally unveiled - she was no ordinary orphan, but the heir to an ancient lineage imbued with formidable magic. In an instant, her world was irrevocably transformed. The very crimson locks that had once marked her for persecution now blazed as a beacon, drawing the hungry gaze of those who coveted the immense power simmering within her veins. Suddenly, Ruby found herself an unwitting player on a perilous new stage, stalked by nefarious forces who would stop at nothing to possess the arcane gifts she never knew she possessed. Thrust into an uncharted realm where fabled myths bleed into reality, Ruby can no longer merely hope to survive - she must learn to unleash the dormant magic coursing through her, master abilities beyond her wildest dreams, and confront head-on the shadowy menaces threatening to unravel the truth of her very existence.

Lalita Samuel, a modest journalist toiling away in the whirlwind of the entertainment industry, was a soul unnoticed in the space of her workspace. Yet, she possessed an innate 'go-with-the-flow' demeanor, content as long as her paycheck found its way into her pocket. On an unassuming night, after the curtains of her labor had drawn to a close, Lalita strolled toward the neighborhood supermarket, seeking refuge in the ordinary. As she went along, the tranquil cityscape suddenly erupted in a dazzling display of lights that beckoned her curiosity. Turning to investigate, she was met with an abrupt blackout, plunging her into a void of uncertainty. Slowly, her eyelids lifted to reveal a surreal scene – a priest, draped in solemnity, posed a timeless question: "Will you take this..." A voice, chilling and raspy, replied with an eerie determination, "I do." The echoing retort, "You dooooo!!!???" hung in the air, casting an eerie shadow over the inexplicable twist in Lalita's journey. *** first month Main Lead : "She's ugly I'm only interested in her soul purity" Same First Month Main Lead: "You're my wife so act like it!!" Again Same First Month Main Lead: "You're My WIFE YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT!!!.......but divorce and having a boy toy!!!" Hmmm Same mont.... Male Lead: "My Soul and money is yours" Same mo...... Male Lead: I Love y... Female Lead: "Yeah I think they got that by now!" Male Lead: "..." ______________________________________ "Hey there, Amazing Readers,I just wanted to drop a quick note to say how incredibly stoked I am that you're here with me on this writing journey. This is my first time at the writing rodeo, and I'm both excited and a tad nervous, but mostly excited!You know what they say - we're all human, and we all make a few blunders. So, if you spot any grammar or spelling hiccups along the way, don't be shy to let me know. Your feedback is pure gold to me.Let's have a blast diving into this story together. I hope it's as fun for you to read as it was for me to write.

There was a war, a war that destroyed almost everything. The Casters had incantations and spells, but the Norms had weapons and outnumbered the Casters. But as time passed and months of war turned into years, both sides grew weary. Tired of bloodshed and living in fear, they called a truce and decided to coexist, and they did. Compromises were made, and laws were passed to protect those without casting abilities. The Casters had to be marked, and harsh punishments were put on them for using their abilities in unauthorized ways. However, the Casters followed the rules and obeyed the laws, and for hundreds of years, both Casters and Norms lived seamlessly together. Well, almost seamlessly. Whispers spread in the Caster community, complaints about the unfair laws, prejudices, and cruel penalties. The whispers became louder and angrier and the ones stoking the flames were the Draxtons. Considered the strongest, richest, and most powerful of the 'Original Ten' families, the Draxton's had always been in a position of power in the Caster community and were well respected and trusted. So when the head of the family, Fabian Draxton, called for reform and change Casters listened. He talked of equality, stabilization of power, and taking back the pride and strength that The gods themselves gave Casters. Many followed him blindly, and when the time was right, Fabian started his rebellion, but it wasn't what he promised. Ruthless tactics were taken, and the true nature of Fabian came to the surface. Thousands were killed. Any man, woman, or child who spoke against his methods was executed whether they supported him or not. With the support of his brothers, he took everything, dominating, destroying, and controlling until his own people finally took him down. After having his left hand publicly amputated, Fabian was imprisoned for life in a high-security prison while the rest of the world began to recover with the promise of change and equality. Years later, Norms and Casters coexist again, just like before, but the whispers are back as the younger generation of Casters reaches adulthood and sees the same treatment as before. No changes, only broken promises.