Hercules Wearing Scar

In the heart of the fractured realm of Demos, where shattered skies bleed starlight onto a land ravaged by ancient wars, a new dawn threatens to break. Shane, a woman forged in the crucible of loss and tempered by an unyielding spirit, finds herself caught in the crosscurrents of destiny. Her past, etched in the scars she bears, intertwines with the fate of a realm teetering on the precipice of chaos. As the echoes of forgotten empires awaken, Shane discovers she is more than just a survivor. Within her veins flows the blood of a lineage intertwined with the very fabric of Demos, a lineage whispered to possess the power to mend the fractured sky or shatter it further. Hunted by shadowy forces seeking to exploit her heritage, Shane embarks on a perilous journey through treacherous landscapes and forgotten cities. Along the way, she forges alliances with a colorful tapestry of characters: enigmatic mages, cunning rogues, and valiant warriors, each bearing their own scars and dreams. As Shane delves deeper into the mysteries of her past, she uncovers a prophecy that paints her as both savior and destroyer, a figure destined to reshape the fate of Demos. But the path to either salvation or ruin is fraught with peril, and Shane must confront not only the external forces threatening to tear the realm apart but also the darkness that lurks within her own heart. In "The Empire of Shattered Sky," Shane's journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, a tale woven with threads of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope in a world scarred by conflict.

The Vatu kingdom is about to be victorious after a 50 year war that scars it's people. Togu, a commander forged in conflict is framed, cast aside and betrayed. nailed between two warring countries that want her dead. Stuck between a rock and a hard place, she meets a stranger that will maybe change the tides.

Warning: Murderous content . Do not imitate. Zhen a top class struggles to fight against those after his life.He has created enemies due to his line of career, he has to life a careful life while protecting his sister Jhea and brother Clen who abandoned him. Zhen needs two things , a mate and happy. He must strive to blend his career with his wishes.

The Bootlicking Antagonist Wants to Survive, but Female Lead refuses to follow the plot One car accident and I’m transported into a city power fantasy as the villain. As long as I survive until the grand finale, I can return to the real world with hefty rewards. But! These stunning beauties don’t go to serve as the protagonist’s harem, they surround me every day. Are they not satisfied with how slowly I’m dying? Stop wearing stockings, stop wearing uniforms, what’s with all of you trying to seduce me? To find Long Aotian! Since destiny is in my hands, I might as well challenge the protagonist directly! Who’s the protagonist, damn it, who knows! My Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jodex7

Yuna, a strikingly beautiful but fiercely independent young woman, arrives at Seoul National University in a gleaming limousine, her intelligence matched only by her sharp tongue. Her arrival is interrupted by Hyeri, a childhood rival whose presence reignites their long-standing academic feud.

Growing up, she despised Cinderella, seeing her as a symbol of passivity and weakness. Why wait for a prince when you can fight your own battles? With that mantra shaping her ambition, she’s forged her path in life—dreaming big, working harder, and refusing to let anything or anyone stand in her way. But when her world begins to crumble under the weight of family obligations, societal expectations, and betrayal, she finds herself caught in a struggle for independence she never anticipated. Dragged back into the clutches of those who want to control her, she’s forced to confront her deepest fears and insecurities. Now, she must decide: will she let herself be caged by the life others have chosen for her, or will she risk everything to break free and create her own happily ever after? With themes of ambition, resilience, and self-discovery, "Ambition Wears the Glass Slipper" is a powerful story of one woman’s fight to rewrite her story—and to prove that sometimes, happily ever after starts with believing in yourself.

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..

"Now, listen to me" he commanded and I instantly looked up at him. "Rule number one, no screaming. No matter what I do to you, I must not hear a single noise. If I do, it would most definitely get worse" he said and my heart hammered in my chest. "Rule number two, when I tell you to do something, you do it, or else, I will whip you repeatedly and make sure you're on the brink of death but just enough to keep you alive." He said with a wicked grin on his face. "Rule number three, follow those two rules" he said and got up. Out of the blue, he whipped me again and I screamed. I had never felt that much pain in my entire life. "Tsk tsk, you're a slow one" he said and I held my breath as I awaited the next whip. He whipped me again and I managed to stifle a scream. "Good girl" he said and went back to sit on his bed. "Now, strip." He ordered and I shakily got up and began to pull my clothes off my body. ... Kieran had a regular life until a ruthless Alpha turned it all upside down. She suffers and even gets rejected. What happens when she has a better second chance mate who is protective and the ruthless Alpha who made her life hell is butting into her life again?

**"In the neon-lit streets of Tokyo, two broken souls collide. Haruki, a reclusive artist haunted by his past, has built walls so high that even the light struggles to reach him. Aoi, an optimistic yet scarred young woman, carries her own quiet pain but refuses to let it dim her warmth. When their paths intertwine, they embark on an emotional journey of love, sacrifice, and healing. But as secrets unfold and shadows from Haruki's past resurface, their fragile bond is tested in ways neither could have imagined. In a world where light and darkness coexist, can love truly save a heart that is determined to self-destruct? A Love Written in Tears is a poignant tale of unspoken words, fleeting moments, and a love so tragic that it leaves scars long after the final page."

Do you know how i got these scars… jk. But do you know how it feels to have loved to have lost to have known loneliness good for you, Cause i dont but im hoping some day that i do. soo whant to join me on this awakening journey to self discovery.

A soul is reborn in Ancient Greece as the twin brother of Herakles(Hercules). This is an age of myths, monsters and gods. After a betrayal that sets Iphicles on a path of vengeance, his name will become synonymous with divine defiance. Gods, Demons, Monsters...he cares not. All will fall at the hands of the Demi-god Twin.

Synopsis: Amara hid her beauty since she was young. Her mother told her that her beauty might become her ruin, therefore she wore a mask and hid the scar that her mother had given her. When she met Gerard who accepted her despite her ugliness, she believed he was the man destined for her. But her fantasy was mercilessly broken after her lover sold her to an old nobleman for a pouch of gold coins. She then met Azer, a man working at a bakery. Azer, who strikes her as a mysterious guy who suddenly appeared and invaded her broken heart which she swore to never let be swayed by another again, kept pouring her attention and kindness. Can Amara trust a man again? Or will she forever cage her heart on the walls she built herself? But what happens if, along the way of treasuring her newfound love, she learns that the scar she bears isn't just a simple scar, but a mark of a curse? As she gathers and unfolds the hidden and lost memories of her childhood, slowly, her identity is revealed. And so does the mystery surrounding Azer. --- This novel is the next series after the story of Kyden and Mona [Summoned by a Pretend Villainess]. The novels aren't connected, but the world-building is the same. The characters were living in the same world. Check it out too^^ Thank you for stopping by! Please support me in this journey! - superAyan

American screenwriter is hired by Aquila Studios - South Korean film production company. She carries a secret to the CEO's past. He carries a scarred past that only she can soothe.

In a world where every soul wears its secrets like a crown, Liam must decide: Is the truth a weapon or a burden?

Jon was a normal man tall one day he wake up to a man wearing a black suit Sitting on a seat the man said; hello Mr. Jon's you are dead your life was good so you have ten wishes before your second life Jon was confused ; what Follow Jon on his second life as autu in a new world but autu is just the start and is one story of many The picture is not mine

[WARNING: 18+ — NO RAPE] "I scratch and bite," Vivian warned, holding the Lycan Alpha's gaze confidently. Ronan smirked, his hand gripping her chin possessively as he forced her to look up at him. "You'll crawl and beg too," he promised. ************ Being the Clan Leader of the last remaining cursed Lycans, Ronan had long abandoned his task of finding his fated mate after years of useless searching. However, his life is disrupted when he encounters a mysterious and barely clinging-to-life alive Omega wolf, Vivian, trespassing on his land. Covered in strange Wickan magic symbols, Vivian is not just any wolf—she is his destined mate. Vivian has lived a life of rejection and suffering. Abandoned by her first mate for being unable to conceive, scorned by her family, and mistreated by her pack, Moonborn, she has endured endless humiliation. Forced by her father to mate with other Alphas in a desperate attempt to prove her worth, Vivian’s fate takes an even darker turn when she is cursed by a local coven and framed for a crime she didn’t commit. On the brink of death, she escapes into forbidden territory—Ronan’s land. A stretch of land her pack never dared to tread upon. Ronan’s mistrust only grows when he learns Vivian is from Moonborn, the pack that slaughtered his clan and remains his sworn enemy. Yet, irrespective of their dark feuding histories, he takes her in, determined to care for her and break the deadly curse inflicted upon her by Wickans and the ancient curse slowly leading him to an inevitable death. As they grow closer, secrets from both their pasts threaten to break them apart. And when Vivian’s niece arrives with a hidden agenda, matters become far more complicated. *Cover is ai made.

Bettete is no ordinary girl—she's a hybrid, a rare being with DNA that makes her a target in a world divided by supernatural loyalties. Hunted and mistrusted, she’s spent her life hiding in the shadows, haunted by the fear that no one could ever understand or protect her. Until she meets Igar. Igar is everything Bettete has been taught to fear: a powerful werewolf with a past shrouded in mystery. But behind his fierce exterior is a boy who offers her the one thing she’s never dared to hope for—safety. As the walls around her heart begin to crumble, Bettete finds herself drawn to Igar, trusting and loving him in a way she’s never done to anyone before. But their fragile connection is shattered when Bettete uncovers a horrifying truth: Igar’s parents are the people that have sworn have her dead. Torn between the love she’s found and the danger she can’t escape, Bettete must decide if Igar is her greatest ally or her deadliest enemy. As secrets unravel and betrayal looms, their bond is tested in ways neither could have imagined. In a world where bloodlines dictate loyalty, can love overcome the scars of betrayal—or will their connection be the catalyst for their destruction?

Synopsis High school is supposed to be the time for first loves, but for Yuuto Kisaragi and his friends, it feels more like a battlefield. Each time they muster the courage to confess their feelings, they’re met with rejection, manipulation, or indifference. From the perfect honor student who toys with their emotions to the sweet girl-next-door who turns out to have a cruel streak, every encounter leaves another scar on their hearts. As the boys share their experiences of heartbreak, they begin to wonder: is it them, or is the world of dating rigged against them? What starts as a quest for love turns into a bitter journey of self-discovery and disillusionment. All Girls Are Scum is a raw and painfully honest story about the struggles of teenage boys trying to navigate relationships in a world where love often feels like a cruel joke.

"You know what a good girl would have done? A good girl would have stayed home instead of sneaking out of her father's compound just to get a man to fuck her. A good girl wouldn't have stabbed a man like me with a pen. And most of all, a good girl wouldn't be turned on by holding a gun to a man's chest." I lean closer to her. "You're no good girl, Ivanna." "You… you're wrong." "Go on then. Come on. Pull the trigger." *** My name is Ivanna. I am the daughter of Misha Sidorov, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Bratva. I have just graduated and I’m about to go to college. My life is perfect until Sergio Sakharov comes into the picture. He is the darkness itself. He reigns over the entire Sakharov family and by extension, the Dvina River Vory Bratva. His word is law, and his desire is absolute. Everything changes in a split second when he steals me away and holds prisoner in Tyva, a bride for his only heir. But Sergio doesn’t take no for an answer. He always gets whatever he wants and against all reason, he claims me for himself instead. He thinks I’m the perfect match for his desires and he is determined to keep me close, even if I fight him at every turn. Except, I’m no helpless pawn. I’m not innocent. I have tasted his dark side, and I want more. The don himself, the man they call the Volkov of Dvina River appeals to me in the most sinful of ways. His wickedness draws me in, and when he decides that he wants me, I’m helpless. I can’t resist him, even if it means giving myself to him. He may think he has power over me and can control me every step of the way, but I’m about to show him who the real boss is.

Twenty two-year-old Maryln Amber is no stranger to loss. After a tragic fire claimed her family two years ago, she has tried to rebuild her life, clinging to her tight-knit group of friends for stability. But when students at her elite Campston University begin to die under strange and violent circumstances, the fragile world Amber has constructed starts to crumble. As suspicions spread like wildfire and fear grips the campus, Amber becomes determined to uncover the truth behind the deaths. She notices an unsettling pattern—each victim was someone she had argued with or felt betrayed by in some way. The deeper she digs, the more the clues seem to implicate her closest friends, until she’s left isolated and paranoid. When the shocking reality is unveiled, Amber discovers a truth more horrifying than she could have imagined. Dark, chilling, and deeply psychological, this tale of fractured identity and buried trauma will leave readers questioning the limits of the human mind and the power of the past to shape the present.

The scar you gave and still giving my name is Aileen Quinn, my dream is to travel abroad why? because I want to get my mom out of their claws. who are they? the richest people in this city. though their house is made up of gold we give fire to refine their gold. .............................. today I had the chance to travel abroad, wow I am on the plane, the excitement that brew my heart turned into regrets. the moment I got off the plane I was robbed and left wanting by the police. ... thank goodness there is my savior "you thought I was your savior? me!!! the police here don't like me. I visit them more often than I do my books for a high school student, and they love me for my presence. that place is like my second home" indeed he wasn't joking because of him my passport was ceased they don't trust him.......... now what will I do in this foreign land This cover does not belong to me

I never imagined that I would be a hero shielding so many lives. It wears me out to strive for justice and peace. But I will be the hero defending my people because heroism is the ability to endure for another moment.

[Cure for the Defiant] Having returned from his cultivation, Tang Ye mixed into the urban life, possessing both medical knowledge and martial arts skills, he could save the common folk and beat the brutes!

In a land ruled by an oppressive monarchy, a young and ruthless king sits on the Crimson Throne. Known as the "Crimson Monarch," he has gained power through cunning, war, and bloodshed. Despite his reputation for cruelty, whispers of a tragic past and a hidden agenda linger. As rebellions rise, secrets unravel, and ancient powers awaken, the Crimson Monarch must navigate a web of conspiracies, betrayal, redemption and maybe love. This is a tale of power, ambition, and the cost of wearing the crown.

A old man, who's background is unknown, suddenly finds himself in a situation involving the supernatural after mysteriously gaining the power to talk to ghosts. MC appearance is the book cover, but imagine him with white hair, a white beard, a scar over his left eye, a diamond earring on his ear, old and has weathered skin

MC found a job as a plumber and electrician in a property management company. Today, MC was chatting with her colleague Lao Li in the property management office. She received a call from a resident who said that there was a power outage at home and asked her to go over and check the circuit. After she told him the building number and location, MC suddenly noticed the young woman who lived in that household. She had been paying attention to her for a long time. Mature, hot, wearing high heels, wearing stockings, having beautiful legs and a perky butt, these were all MC's unique impressions of that young woman. After MC hung up the phone, he told Lao Li that he was going to do the repairs, and then he took the tool kit and went to the young woman's door...

*Ego or Love* Synopsis Two dangerous worlds collide Gabriella Wilson in the day and Queen Red at night ... The daughter who knows nothing in the day and the Queen of one of the greatest and most dangerous Mafia gang at night ,which should have been the greatest and most dangerous if not for that asshole called Scar ... opps I forgot to add the fact that I'm the biggest ,most secretive business tycoon taking over every part of the world but there are two particular dickheads on my part.... one is King Scar in the mafia world , The king of the most dangerous Mafia gang in the world , just higher than mine with few points and my new plan is to make that change by hook or by crook and the other is Kyle Richmond in the business world .. he is really a huge business tycoon but not huge enough to bring my world down ... cus we have slightly the same strength in the business world with me leading and that would also change very soon Cus I have to be the queen of the whole world both the Mafia world and the Business world Cus that was the main reason I got into all of this dangerous shit in the first place.... For now that's not even my biggest problem,My biggest one is my parents trying to arrange a wedding for me with someone I don't even know his name and I don't really care ,I need to find a way to stop this whole shit : : Kyle Richmond, A billionaire,A mafia king ,a dangerous man, feared by everyone even the whole government is at his feet ... When he speaks , everyone listens no matter what ...everyone except two people ... Gabriella Wilson and the leader of X mafia gang ... What would happen when Kyle Richmond and Gabriella Wilson meets ,falls Inlove but king scar and Queen Red has to go against each other ...... A fight between love and Ego ,who is winning? ... Ego or Love ? Queen Red and King Scar or should we say Gabriella and Richmond??? Read on to find out

The land of the two suns has always been at war. The provinces and their rulers battle for supremacy over the lands, relying on powerful warriors known as the samurai, and even more powerful ones they call the legendary samurai... However, a young man wearing a white T-shirt and black jeans carries a talking sword, and he just so happens to turn the world as they know it upside down.

The story takes place in 2013 Japan in the busy city of Tokyo. Tokyo might seem like a nice place to live on the outside but there is alot of corruption around. Kidnappers, human trafficking, unexplained deaths and systems running right behind the normal civilians back. And what's a city filled with danger without a vigilante, an unknown hero who purges Tokyo of these scums. He's a villain to the police but at the same time he's doing them a favor and they stop at nothing to get him behind bars however what noone knows is that he is seeking vengeance for a scar that he will have to carry for the rest of his life. Note: most characters that are in high school are eighteen