The Winter Widow

A writer chasing her dreams A star searching for his lost love And a secret that could destroy them both. When Kim Eun Jung’s lifelong ambition finally comes within reach, she crosses paths with Park Eun Ho — Korea’s cold, untouchable A-list actor, haunted by the girl who vanished from his life years ago. What begins as a reluctant collaboration soon unravels into something deeper… and far more dangerous. Because in a world where memories can be buried, names stolen, and bloodlines erased, the truth always finds a way to surface. And when it does — no one walks away unbroken.

"My name is Isolde von Adalbrecht... or is it? I can’t quite remember." Once a barefoot country girl named Liesel Maren, she was plucked from obscurity and renamed, her past erased, her voice softened, her will reshaped. Groomed by the mysterious and cruel Archduke Otto von Adalbrecht under the watchful eye of his kind sister Elsa, Isolde is thrust into the shadowy world of noble politics, court masks, and dangerous secrets. But her quiet life as a duchess shatters after the Crimson Veil Massacre, a bloodstained wedding that leaves five noble children orphaned and Isolde as their legal guardian. Her appointment as head of House von Adalbrecht sparks outrage among the aristocracy, whispers from the Church, and veiled threats from the royal court. The children, heirs to a great fortune and legacy, resent her, viewing her as a usurper in silks. Surrounded by spies, manipulated by the Empress, and shadowed by The Order, a faceless elite faction answering only to the Crown. Isolde must survive a court built on secrets, lies, and the ever-present gaze of the obsessive Crown Prince Hadrian. Amidst it all, Baron Étienne Montclair stands by her side, offering subtle loyalty and an unspoken love she cannot return. But Isolde never wanted power. She only ever wanted peace. And yet, to protect the children she never bore but came to love, she must play the part of the perfect noblewoman, until the day she can quietly leave it all behind. As her past begins to claw its way back, and as the eldest child, Friedrich, comes of age, Isolde faces a final choice: reclaim her identity and freedom… or be consumed by the very title that once saved her.

In a world where magic is power and secrets run deep, a young widow and her child are swept into the aftermath of a forgotten war. As shadows stir and old forces awaken, their quiet life may hold the key to a storm yet to come. tags - action, adventure, romance, fantasy, dragons, weak to strong.

With his new corporate job, Cole was worried if he was the right fit. Little did he know that fitting in would be the least of his problems. Stored away in the imposing dark building, Cole could not stop himself from being swept into the secrets of the company. Can Cole solve the mystery he finds himself thrust into, without provoking the company, or will his failures lead him down a dangerous path. With his only escape being the vibrant city around him, Cole must struggle for control of his life. There's also the difficulty of figuring out his enigmatic yet captivating coworker.

Yeri was once a succubus, a powerful and irresistible seductress who fed on desire. Now reborn as a stunning young woman in the modern world, she must navigate the confusing collision of her human innocence and her demonic memories. One night, fate leads her into the path of Shin Keir, a dangerously magnetic and notorious CEO known for getting everything he wants—except peace. Their accidental encounter sparks an intense, uncontrollable passion, and a single night together changes everything. *** Excerpt: The dream had returned. Same eerie forest. Same surreal woman in the crimson dress. But this time, the setting had changed slightly. She now stood at the edge of a cliff made of jagged, glowing red rocks that resembled oversized rubies. Scarlet butterflies floated around her like living embers. A thick fog blanketed the area like some forbidden realm between worlds. She turned to him, her smile soft, sweet—and somehow tragic. She was heartbreakingly beautiful, ethereal yet forlorn, like a love story written in fading ink. Shin had tried to call out, but the wind swallowed his voice. As he stepped forward, the woman mouthed something. He couldn't hear her. Then, in a horrifying instant, her body tilted, and she plummeted off the cliff. The despair that followed wasn't just a feeling—it was a full-body, soul-tearing scream that never made it past his throat. Without hesitation, Shin leapt after her. He awoke convulsing, drenched in cold sweat. His eyes gleamed with a strange madness, a devil struggling behind the polished CEO exterior. *** Disclaimer- Places and characters are all works of fiction.

An arranged marriage. A snowbound mansion. A love they never saw coming—and a danger that sees everything. When fiery heiress Cassandra Beaumont agrees to an arranged marriage with the infuriatingly charming Julian Ashford, it’s not for love—it’s for legacy. The merger between their powerful families’ companies demands unity, and their wedding is the headline-making contract that seals the deal. But when a brutal snowstorm traps them inside the eerie, sprawling Ashford estate, love becomes the least of their worries. The house creaks with secrets. Tea appears without being ordered. Footsteps echo from empty rooms. And someone—or something—is watching them. As the forced proximity tests their patience, banter turns to chemistry, and distrust begins to melt into reluctant desire. But buried beneath the flirting and firelight lies a chilling mystery: someone doesn’t want this alliance to happen. And they’re willing to do anything to stop it. A Winter Tale is a sharp, swoon-worthy romantic dramedy packed with sizzling tension, laugh-out-loud moments, and just enough shadows to keep you sleeping with the lights on.

Ayaka Takahashi is the driving force behind a prosperous anime production company in the center of Tokyo, where aspiration and artistic talent flourish. She is always in charge and fiercely committed to perfection, but one chilly winter night, a chance encounter upends her entire world. Ayaka finds Ren Saito, a charming but homeless man with a deep, captivating voice, while looking for relief from a tense business meeting. Ayaka makes a snap decision that could alter their lives because she is intrigued by him and feels an unexplainable attraction to him. Her quest to find the ideal voice for her upcoming anime project quickly turns into something much more significant. Ayaka's regimented life and Ren's enigmatic past clash, but their developing bond breaks down the cold walls separating them. Ayaka finds herself doubting the barriers she has put up around her heart as Ren literally and figuratively rediscovers his voice. Fate has brought them together in the middle of long winter nights and snow-covered streets. Will Ayaka's fear of being vulnerable and Ren's ghosts destroy their relationship as it blossoms? KOE: A Winter's Melody is a gentle, endearing story about second chances, unanticipated love, and the soul-healing power of a voice.

[COMPLETED] Once upon a time, the Land of Promise thrived under the cycle of the four seasons change. Until a vengeful enchantress cursed the land, and divided it into four realms each with a ruler to bear its burden. The people suffered for years under the endless heat in the Summerlands, the bitter cold in the Winterlands, the never changing bloom in the Springlands and the constant fall in the Autumlands. A prophecy whispers of a marriage between a king and queen that will release the land from its curse and unite it under a single kingdom. Princess Caroline is forced to marry the Summer King, will she be able to fight for peace amidst a court full of power hungry nobles and will she succumb to a burning love in the arms of a fiery warlord? PS: Thank you for your support and lovely comments. Means a lot.

Tiga hari. Itulah seberapa dekat aku dengan pernikahan bersama Alistair, pria yang kucintai selama enam tahun, pria yang nyawanya telah kuselamatkan dengan darahku yang langka. Aku sedang mengagumi mutiara terakhir pada gaun pengantinku, gaun yang telah kucurahkan jiwaku ke dalamnya, ketika dia menelepon. Pernikahan? Batal. Dia akan menikahi saudari tiriku, Ivy. Keinginan terakhirnya, katanya. Enam bulan untuk hidup, mungkin kurang. Yang lebih menyebalkan? Dia bahkan sudah mengambil gaun pengantinku dari studioku untuknya. Begitu saja, enam tahun, tak terhitung transfusi darah, impian bersama kami – semua dibuang begitu saja demi gadis yang telah membuat hidupku seperti neraka sejak kecil. Dia bahkan menawarkanku "kompensasi," seolah masa depanku memiliki label harga. Tapi jika Alistair dan Ivy berpikir aku akan hancur begitu saja, mereka benar-benar meremehkanku. Mereka menginginkan tunanganku? Baiklah. Tapi mereka harus membayar. Pertama, perusahaan mode multi-juta dolar kami, Evening Gala – dibangun dari desainku, visi-ku. Dia menandatangani penyerahannya. Kemudian, satu juta dolar untuk gaun yang dicuri. Dia membayar. Satu juta lagi untuk perhiasan pernikahan yang mereka berani minta aku serahkan untuk Ivy. Cha-ching. Kau pikir mereka akan belajar. Tapi tidak. Proposal mereka berikutnya adalah yang paling menghina: Alistair benar-benar menyarankan bahwa aku harus menunggu saja. Bahwa setelah 'kepergian yang tak terelakkan' dari Ivy dalam beberapa bulan, dia dan aku bisa melanjutkan dari mana kami tinggalkan, mengadakan pernikahan yang bahkan lebih baik. Serius? Cukup sudah. Jika Ivy ingin bermain pengantin dengan hidupku, dia akan merasakan apa yang terjadi ketika kau mendorong seseorang terlalu jauh. Katakanlah saja perayaan di kamar rumah sakitnya melibatkan lebih banyak asap, air, dan teriakan daripada yang dia harapkan, semua berkat hadiah pernikahan kecil dariku. Sekarang mereka tahu aku bukan Hazel yang sama yang bisa mereka injak-injak. Aku punya perusahaanku, setumpuk uang mereka, dan banyak sekali dendam untuk dibalas. Mereka pikir ini sudah berakhir? Permainan balas dendam ini baru saja dimulai. Dan percayalah, aku bermain untuk menang.

The story of a Berserker. In a world of Demons, Monsters and Humans. Daemon Sinners was an anomaly. A glitch in the perfect system. He was going on his boring life on earth when he dies in a freak accident. Not truck-kun. Something worse. ****** He finds himself in the nine circles of Hell where he is forced to register in the X games that takes place every century. It's the only chance for him back home...but as he begins to feel like he has been here before and he begins to doubt going back to earth, he gets pulled into a conflict between worlds and dimensions. He frauds his way into the mysterious demon Academia to seek power beyond powers. When he found it...... It's not what he asked for. Warning. The first 15 chapters(Hell games Arc)is a bit of a slow burn and slow in pace but not boring either. The main plot starts to pick up pace after that(Olympus Arc....) This is a webnovel for fans of Anime, Angels and demons, System, Superpowers, Power leveling anti heroes, mystery and pure action. Discord link would be dropped soon. Power stones and collections is appreciated.

Hiraya Chavez never dreamt that death would cause her to transmigrate into the body of Carmelita Mendoza, the pretty young neglected pregnant widow of the rich and influential Mendoza family. Known by many names; a ruthless assassin, a masked vigilante, a master of deception, and the cyber mage, Hiraya was a legend both feared and abhorred. She was her own boss and bowed down to no one. But everything changes when Hiraya become the victim of a premeditated explosion. She wakes up in a hospital, with memories that do not belong to her and a friendly-looking nurse addressing her as Carmelita. "Who the hell is Carmelita?" ***** Orphaned at birth and forced to marry into a family that despises her, Carmelita Mendoza endured two miserable years of being married to a drunk, an abusive wife beater and a chronic gambler. Her seemingly pathetic life turns for the worse when her husband dies in a ghastly car accident. On the day of her husband's funeral, a man arrives at the memorial venue, flaunting naked pictures of himself and Carmelita entangled intimately, while claiming he is responsible for her mysterious pregnancy. Branded an adulterer and stripped of her entitlement to her husband's property, Carmelita is banished by her in-laws, with nothing except the torn clothes on her body. Rejected, broken, and depressed, Carmelita decides to take her own life by jumping off a tall building. However, instead of crashing on the cold, concrete floor, her body drops on the roof of a sleek grey Maybach Exelero, parked by the roadside. What would happen when Carmelita, now Hiraya, is confronted by Kendrick Silva - an enigmatic business tycoon and the third heir to the richest family in LampStone- for the damage to his car and for stealing his heart? Would she give love a second chance when she discovers that Ken is the mysterious man responsible for her pregnancy? And most importantly, what would she do to protect her adorable son when Hiraya's past life catches up with her?

Ashly is a young woman who has adapted to her situation by becoming ruthless and not letting her emotions take action. Ashly is poor and is forced to survive on the harsh winter season. one day during a hunt she encounters two men who try to take her with them but thankfully her trusted acquaintances Lucas saves her. Ashly worked under a gang called Iron Deadlock which runs her hometown Greenside. Ashly is given orders by them and in return isn’t killed and is given money for every successful mission. Lucas is a person who wants the best for Ashly, Lucas wants to help her as much as he can. unbeknownst to either of them by giving mercy to that one man, was Ashly’s biggest mistake. the events that fold afterwards snowball into a tragedy that Ashly could of never imagined.

When Michael returns home for the summer after his junior year of college, he never expects to find more than yard work and quiet evenings. But everything changes the moment he steps onto his Aunt Rose’s porch. Still grieving the loss of her husband, Jean opens her home to Michael—but their summer soon turns into something far more intense than either of them anticipated. As boundaries blur and desires rise, Michael finds himself torn between guilt and irresistible temptation. This is a deeply taboo tale of forbidden passion, whispered secrets, and the slow-burning tension between two people who should have never crossed the line... but couldn't help themselves. If you're drawn to stories of mature seduction, secret lust, and forbidden love, this one’s for you.

From the very beginning, the world whispered the same cruel truth: the weak do not last in Eldria. And Leonia Bellius was born with that fate etched into her skin—a fragile and cursed creature. But after fourteen years of silence, sweat, and scars, she became the most promising candidate for the legendary Order of the Silver Heralds. The day of her glory seemed certain: the Graduation Ceremony. However, fate—always treacherous with the fearless—turned what should have been a moment of triumph into one of humiliation. Before all her peers from the Archduchy of Montreal, Leonia was failed. No glory. No explanation. Only the bitter taste of disgrace and the satisfied gazes of those who relished her downfall. Driven by wounded pride and the fury of someone denied their rightful place, Leonia challenged Archduke Monteiro… and was met with a death sentence. But as if the gods were still toying with her ambitions, a new opportunity was thrown at her feet: to infiltrate the Order of the Lord of the Underworld, in Arion, and she might claim the position she so desperately sought. Two years to prove she can return. That she can rewrite her name. That she can, at last, become a Herald. But the forest is not made only of trees—it is made of monsters. And the greatest of them may walk beside her, with an arrogant smile and cruel eyes. To survive, Leonia will have to face not only the dangers of Arion, but also the darkest parts of mankind. For honor and for glory.

She thought she was free. Until a billionaire and his daughter saw her — and decided she was theirs. One wanted a wife. The other wanted a mother. Neither asked if she agreed. They watched her for two years. Followed her every move. Until one day, they flew across the world and bought her future — with smiles, paperwork, and charm that smelled like roses but felt like chains. Now, she sleeps in silk sheets she didn’t choose. Wears clothes she didn’t buy. Answers to a name she didn’t earn. Every touch is a test. Every night is a transaction. And every whispered “I love you” is a warning. She hides pills beneath her tongue. She dreams of running. But there is no escape — only a cage made of wealth, obsession, and unbearable intimacy. Because he doesn’t just want her body. He wants her compliance. Her mind. Her loyalty. Her womb. And when the daughter discovers the truth — she doesn’t cry. She accuses. Now the doors are locked. The smiles are gone. And the only thing more terrifying than being watched… is being needed. This isn’t love. This is possession with a wedding ring. This is family, twisted into obsession. This is what happens when a girl becomes the answer to someone else's madness.

He inherited the estate. He didn't know it would come with her. Dorsethall Manor was supposed to be empty—just a decaying ruin left by a distant uncle. But inside waits her: Helena, the widow. Beautiful. Cold. Watching. The longer Noah stays, the more the house breathes. Whispers crawl under the floorboards. Mirrors show memories he never lived. And Helena— She's not asking him to leave. She's daring him to stay.

Ivy lived an ordinary life — quiet, safe, simple. Then she met Kael — cold, distant, and impossible to ignore. They were enemies at first. But slowly, his ice started to melt… And when things turned intimate, Ivy realized: He wasn’t heartless. Just waiting for someone to see him.

-Widow's game book 2- In the kingdom of Elynor, love and ambition ignite like fire and magic. Twenty-five years after the kingdom’s dark age, we enter the Golden age where the crown prince of Elynor lives a life of indulgence. Beloved by the people and renowned for his power, Prince Elynor’s charm is rivaled only by his ego, which often clouds his sense of duty. Meanwhile, Isolde—a shy yet fiercely talented mage—dreams of securing a position in the royal court. From her humble beginnings, Isolde has fought to prove her worth, but self-doubt and rigid discipline threaten to keep her from embracing her full potential. When their paths collide in the grand halls of the Elynorian court, sparks fly in more ways than one. His confidence challenges her insecurities; her determination tests his arrogance. Will their clashing personalities tear them apart—or will they discover that together, they are an unstoppable force? A tale of ambition, desire, and destiny in a world where love is the ultimate magic.

"Is it safe to fall in love with you? After losing her family to the revolt, noblewoman Lysithea hires Taron, a strapping young broker, to help her flee the kingdom. But when a heavy snowstorm strands the bickering pair in an eerie abandoned mansion, Lysithea has no choice but to rely on her new partner. What dangerous romance awaits them?"

Saito Anzhong one day was in a military meeting when the next thing he knew, he was being stabbed like Julius Ceaser. Right before he took his final breath, he woke up in a cave, in someone else's body! Soon after, he realizes that he woke up in the body of Lev Griffins, who is a minor villain in the novel, "How to Kill Demons Without Dying." Unfortunately for him, Lev is someone who the protagonist absolutely hates. The protagonist ends up killing him for almost achieving his long awaited revenge and for deciving him. But there is one thing good going for him, he transmigrated before Lev had met the Protagonist. Wanting to not get involved in any major plot events involving the protagonist or the main villain, the demon king, he tries his best to avoid any of the main characters at all cost. Unfortunately though, he has pursuers, who are out for his heart. =============================================== I apologize if i get anything wrong when talking about something that is in real life as well, because this is the first thing that i have officially written and posted on any form of a platform. Oh, it will also sometimes be changing from 1st person to 3rd person in the chapters i just thought it would make more sense in those different forms of writing. Also i promise the story is much better then the synopsis. I SWEAR I DIDN'T MAKE THAT THE NAME OF THE MCs HOME ON PURPOSE, I just realized to late, as in 40 chapters late. My bad Average word/chapter = 2.2k #LGBT+ #FANTASY #SCIENCE-FICTION #OVERPOWERED #SLIGHT-COMEDY #SLIGHT-ROMANCE #MYSTERY #SLIGHT-HORROR #HAREM

Blood Orange is about a noble woman named Seraphina who was wrongful accused for crimes she did not commit. Unable to prove her innocence the only thing she saw was death. and it came. but… After Seraphina woke up in her younger body in a different time the only thing that come to mind wasn’t running away and living a peaceful life away from everyone. No was of pure unholy revenge. this is the story of Burning One’s Revenge.

"The Black Widow and Her Obsession" is a dark and poetic story that follows LIANA, a brilliant, ambitious, and emotionally fractured young woman who has decided not to love, but to possess. Behind her smile

Rolling in riches with both winter and enemies closing in, it is time for Jasson and his friends to begin the construction of Reflection Manor. But the new kittens have a propensity for collateral damage, strange things gather, and the risk of discovery grows with every brick and board. Will they be able to finish the house before winter comes? Continue the adventure with Jasson as he honors his oath, investigates strange happenings, and ancient leviathans of magic...stir.

In a world where words hold power and silence can kill, one young man is marked by a book that should not exist. When Kael stumbles upon an ancient Codex, his fate is sealed. Bound to a path he never chose, he must navigate a realm of forgotten ruins, broken kingdoms, and secrets buried beneath ash and blood. As strange powers awaken around him, Kael discovers that some truths are meant to remain unspoken—and some names should never be known. This is a tale of mystery, power, and the cost of knowledge.