A Deadly Connection

What's the most important thing upon arriving in an alternate world? Zhao Guang believed that the first issue to address was how to keep oneself warm. More importantly, he needed to get rid of the porcupine that was very interested in him...

In the glittering world of wealth and power, two ambitious women, Amara Winston and Evelyn Hart, find themselves drawn to the enigmatic Lucas Rayner, a self-made billionaire with a mysterious past. As heirs to rival empires, Amara and Evelyn have spent their lives competing for dominance in society and business, but their rivalry takes a dangerous turn when love enters the equation. Amara is calculated and poised, embodying the legacy of her traditional, old-money family. Evelyn, fiery and unpredictable, represents the bold innovations of a new generation. Both women are determined to secure Lucas's attention—not just for personal gain, but for the undeniable connection they each feel with him. Lucas, however, is not an ordinary man. Beneath his charming demeanor lies a complex web of secrets and motives. While Amara and Evelyn vie for his heart, Lucas quietly orchestrates a game of his own, testing their limits and exposing vulnerabilities they never knew they had. As business deals intertwine with personal desires, alliances are forged, and betrayals become inevitable. The stakes escalate when long-buried family secrets emerge, threatening to unravel the foundations of the Winston and Hart empires. Lucas becomes the key to salvation—or destruction—for both families. In a world where every move is calculated, every word is weighed, and every relationship has a price, Amara, Evelyn, and Lucas must navigate the delicate balance between love, ambition, and survival. But in the end, only one question remains: will love triumph, or will the game of power consume them all?

In the vibrant atmosphere of an art gallery, Clara Thompson finds herself enveloped in the soothing scents of fresh paint and polished wood while managing an exhibition that sparks a deep yearning within her. Despite her outward composure, she feels a sense of longing that stems from both her creative suppression and the recent end of a lackluster relationship with Mark. As she interacts with a captivating stranger named Lucian, the pulse of attraction ignites as they share a charged conversation about art and desire. Lucian's sultry presence and enigmatic charm draw Clara in, leaving her breathless as he introduces the intriguing concept of **The Velvet Room**—a secretive sanctuary where art and sensuality intertwine in an exploration of unbridled passions. Each notion he presents adds fuel to the fire of her dormant desires, challenging her to consider stepping outside her comfort zone. Tension mounts as Lucian's touch and words evoke a visceral reaction within Clara, awakening fantasies she had buried. The allure of embracing her hidden yearnings becomes irresistible, yet the prospect fills her with both excitement and apprehension. As the night progresses and the crowd thins, Clara grapples with the weight of her unfulfilled longing, torn between the safety of her curated life and the thrill of the unknown. Ultimately, Clara's encounter with Lucian leaves her contemplating a significant choice: to explore a world where her desires can flourish and awaken or retreat into the familiar confines of her past. As she returns home, Clara stares into her reflection, feeling the pull of adventure and a whispering promise of self-discovery. With her heart pounding, she teeters on the brink of embracing a journey into the depths of her passions, setting the stage for a transformative exploration of her sensuality.

The remarkable friendship of Burgundy and Beagle was narrated by an enigmatic assassin, whose own shadowy existence added depth to their already complex lives.

Atlas Driscol was living the normal monotonous life of a college student.  Sure he was a little isolated, but he was almost done with school and had a nice job lined up as soon as he graduated. He certainly had nothing to do with any Espers, people born with crazy abilities and the ability to grow far stronger and live far longer than any normal human. That all changed when Atlas's powers awoke. Now, he is forced into the strange and terrifying universe of Espers, with its incomprehensible factions, terrifying scenarios, horrifying monsters, and secrets going back millennia that no one wants to see the light of day. Join the story of the boy who is forced to face entities far beyond his means and tries to understand his place in the universe, even as he fights to control fate with his own hands.

Author: Sook-im Translation credit: Eatapplepies Synopsis: I was transported into the romantic fantasy novel my younger sister was reading, not as the male lead but as the second male lead. If I remember correctly, this punk is fated to go into war in the future and die in the male lead’s place. Okay, I’ve made up my mind. Let’s not go anywhere near the main characters and stay healthy until I can go home. This has some translated chapters and remaining mtl

Author: 기월월(Gi-wol-wol) Description: After clearing the last chapter of the national game wreck I became in-game unnamed supporting character . Impossible to measure and unknown grade EX rank supporting character . DISCLAIMER: Translation isn't mine. It's from Library Key Translations. Support them on official page

When I opened my eyes, I was inside a novel. [The Birth of a Hero]. [The Birth of a Hero] was a novel focused on the adventures of the main character, Choi Han, a high school boy who was transported to a different dimension from Earth, along with the birth of the numerous heroes of the continent. I became a part of that novel as the trash of the Count’s family, the family that oversaw the territory where the first village that Choi Han visits is located. The problem is that Choi Han becomes twisted after that village, and everyone in it, are destroyed by assassins. The bigger problem is the fact that this stupid trash who I’ve become doesn’t know about what happened in the village and messes with Choi Han, only to get beaten to a pulp. “…This is going to be a problem.” I feel like something serious has happened to me. But it was worth trying to make this my new life. DISCLAIMER: I am neither the author nor translator of the story. Please support author on official site. Translation credit: Eatapplepies

Hiro is a 16 year old boy who made friends with 12 female warriors that came from the past to the distant future, Hiro and his friends must help them over come the struggle of this new world and help them protect the world from the danger that's about to come

By day, Han Mina is a brilliant heart surgeon dedicated to saving lives. By night, she assumes her former role as "Star," a bounty hunter and assassin, known for her deadly efficiency. Having left her shadowy past to build an anti-terrorist organization, Mina retains her medical career out of love for healing. Her latest mission brings her back into the assassin's world with a high-stakes target: billionaire CEO Liang Chengxiu, a cold-hearted corporate titan. However, when Mina's undercover mission to gather intel on Chengxiu's illicit activities goes awry, her true identity is exposed. Instead of eliminating her, Chengxiu tries to capture Mina, who successfully escapes after a failed mission, intrigued by the deadly, beautiful woman. Determined to control and uncover her secrets, Chengxiu's fascination with Mina grows. As Mina battles to maintain her emotional distance, she is drawn to Chengxiu's vulnerability beneath his ruthless facade. Amidst the web of power, money, and deception, she begins to see him in a different light, questioning if her target could become her redemption. Can desire overcome their conflicting ambitions? As dark forces threaten to tear them apart, the assassin and the tycoon must decide if their bond will lead to their downfall or salvation. In this sultry, suspenseful romance, their lives will never be the same once they surrender to the tycoon's deadly desire. cover not mine, credit to the artist @pintrest

"Shadows of Crimson Hearts: A Deadly Dance of Love and War" is a gripping novel set in the crime-infested city of Veridium. Our protagonist, Seraphine Laroche, begins as a vulnerable outsider but is catapulted into a treacherous journey of self-discovery and empowerment. As Seraphine delves deeper into the city's dark underbelly, she becomes entangled in a web of seduction, betrayal, and deadly secrets. Alongside enigmatic ally Ethan Blackwood, she must navigate a dangerous dance of love and war, while facing formidable enemies and uncovering the truth that could change the fate of Veridium. With a captivating blend of action, romance, and suspense, this novel keeps readers riveted as they follow Seraphine's transformation from weakness to strength in a city pulsing with crime and intrigue.

Alicia Cheslyn was betrayed and murdered by the man she loved, pushed from a cliff where they had once dreamed of their future. But instead of staying dead, she awakens ten years in the past, with all her memories of pain and betrayal intact. Desperate to escape her tragic fate, Alicia vows to avoid her fiancé at all costs—and destroy him before he can do the same to her. To gain power and protection, Alicia agrees to an arranged marriage with Duke Arthur De Braose, a man who reluctantly accepts the union to fulfill his dying grandmother’s final wish. Unaware of Alicia’s dark past or her secret agenda, Arthur views their marriage as little more than an obligation. For Alicia, however, the marriage is the perfect way to stay out of her fiancé’s reach while quietly planning his downfall. But as she and Arthur are drawn into each other’s lives, Alicia begins to see him not as a tool but as a man of unexpected kindness and strength. Now Alicia must navigate the dangerous game of revenge while keeping her new husband in the dark. As feelings grow between them, will Alicia’s plans crumble, or will she find a way to rewrite her fate and embrace the love she never expected?

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Uche had spent most of his life in hiding, constantly on the run, all because of a trait that made him different from everyone else. He possessed a strange power that allowed his body to heal from almost any injury, instantly. While this might seem like an incredible, life-saving ability in a world full of mere mortals, it only brought Uche misery and trouble, turning him into an outcast. People called him a Monster, shunned him, and wished him nothing but death. But while most wanted him gone, there were others who saw him differently. Instead of calling him a Monster, they referred to him as "Connect." Instead of driving him away, they sought to capture him, to use his power for their own gain. As a result, Uche had lived his life in fear, hiding from both those who despised him and those who wanted to exploit him—until the day he was kidnapped by an organ trafficking ring, and lost one of his eyes during a forced surgery, and that was when everything changed for him.

In the glittering world of Manara Bay's elite, Isabella Mitchell steps into her dead sister's shoes as the bride of billionaire Carlton Blackwood, armed with nothing but a thirst for revenge and her sister's face. But beneath the surface of high-stakes finance and billion-dollar deals, a darker game is being played.

I got an ancient jade pendant, and then strange things happened one after another; I was determined to investigate the truth behind the jade pendant, but I discovered a shocking secret from five hundred years ago...

After a meteor impact a hundred years ago, the Earth became a more dangerous world, and humans are confined to fortified cities. Long Chen, a time traveler with a unique "Deduction System" that allows him to Deduction anything, uses this system to develop the "Star Network" which connects human minds to enhance computational power and knowledge exchange.

2 years ago 5 gruesome murders took place by a self entitled killer called the Druid with detective Alex Joel leading the case. But the case eventually went cold. But now when Alex begins to get threatening messages from someone claiming to be the Druid and another murder taking place the case is back open. Can he figure out who the killer is before it's to late.

Life is given for free but happiness comes with a cost that many can't afford to pay. *********** Even with the dark grey clouds that hovered over the vast sky and the dim light provided by the fire torch that was on the verge of being blown off by the wind, he could still see the glimmer in her eyes. The very same glimmer that appeared in those brown eyes everytime she was happy and for some reason, tonight he was unable to resist hir urges to steal a part of her. She was still standing by the door waiting for him to leave but he had not taken more than three steps before he halted and turned. His features were darker in contrast to the white shirt that he wore and the look on his face was a predatory one. Instead of getting scared, she watched him take the three stairs that led to her room's door and he was a few inches away from her, he finally spoke up. "If there is one thing that I hate, it's having regrets and I know that I will regret if I do not do this." A part of her was confused by his words and another part felt like she knew what he meant by those words. Before she even had a chance to contemplate on what he had just said, he leaned closer, curled his index finger on her pointed chin and tilted her in an angle such that she could feel his cold breath on her face that caused a shiver to run down her spine. Like she had been hypnotized, all she could do was to stare in those obsidian eyes that had held her captive. "This is a mistake that I want to commit again and again." His breath fanned on her face and goosebumps formed on her skin. Not because of the wind, but because of the effect he had on her. If it was some time before, she would have probably pushed him away or maybe escaped but as time had passed by, her feelings towards him had changed...

David, a player fed up with video games that are becoming boring, ends up enjoying Sin Realm, a video game known for its difficulty and its links with the 7 demons of the deadly sins. He ends up finding himself in it after having devoted most of his life to it. He finds himself embodying the worst class in the game. Being afraid of dying once again, he will do anything to survive.

A Poem a Day A daily dive into chaos, humor, and heartfelt musings, A Poem a Day is a collection of unpredictable poems that range from silly to sincere. With cheesy rhymes, bizarre metaphors, and the occasional heartfelt gem, it’s a celebration of creativity and the joy of trying something new. Life’s short—why not write a poem about it?

Elle Rick thought she knew the rules of survival in Nicholas Greg’s world: stay composed, keep her secrets hidden, and never get too close. But one reckless night with the ruthless billionaire shatters the boundaries she’s carefully built. A scandal at a glittering gala forces Nicholas to claim her as his fiancée, plunging Elle into a dangerous game of deception. What begins as a charade spirals into chaos as love, betrayal, and revenge collide. Nicholas, a man hardened by power, and Elle, a woman haunted by her past, are drawn to each other in a tempest of desire and distrust. But their fragile connection fractures when devastating truths surface—hidden lovers, stolen children, and shocking betrayals that leave both their lives in ruins. As vengeance becomes their weapon of choice, they spiral toward destruction, only to discover that some bonds refuse to break, no matter how much pain they inflict.

A few days after breaking up with her boyfriend, Marcus, Amanda accepted the billionaire’s bargain for her hand in marriage. She only accepted because neither she nor her father could pay for her dying mother’s hospital bill, but little did she know that there was a conspiracy between her father and the billionaire, that would change her life forever. Immediately after their marriage, Nicholas Halligan, the billionaire, started to reveal his evil demeanor and weird sexual desires towards her. Amanda’s life gradually became a living hell. She managed to gain the trust of Nicholas’s closest bodyguard, who decided to help her out of Nicholas’s deadly bargain. Will Marcus accept her back, after she had left him for a richer man? Will Marcus work to help bring the evil doers to book, even if it means accepting Amanda? Or will Nicholas find out about her plot with his bodyguard before they try to expose him? Let’s find out!

Have you heard of the rumor? There's a witch roamin' around on the streets of Gehenna with her henchmen. The two has been causing a riot here and there, and some witness said that the witch ate some guy's eyeballs. Why you ask? That's the worst part, she's blind. ___ TW: This story contains many disturbing scenes that isn't suitable for sensitive readers. You have been warned.

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“I’ll marry you Drake, not because I get weak in the knees and cream my panties whenever I see you, but because I want Riley to suffer for hurting me.” “I don’t care what your reasons are my love, just say yes to me and I’ll worship your sweet, curvy body for the rest of my life, I’ll make you the envy of every woman on earth, just say yes to me, my love.” Mia’s wedding to the big boss, Riley Osborne was cancelled on her wedding day. There was a rumor that she cheated on Riley and ended up getting married to low life pauper, but no one knows who her husband is and they keep mocking her because of her breakup with the boss. The war between Riley and Drake caused everyone to know that Mia is loved and wanted by two billionaire brothers. Who would have thought that she is secretly married to the senior master, her bosses elder brother Drake Osborne, who happens to own 80 percent of the Osborne empire.

In a realm where magic and alchemy intertwine Aroza stood at the threshold of her new life as the bride to the infamous Sapphire Duke. The wedding was magnificent, draped in a veil from head to toe that shimmered like starlight; yet beneath this façade of elegance lay an unyielding wall built from suspicion and guardedness. The Sapphire Duke harbored a lingering doubt about Aroza's loyalty, believing her beauty masked ulterior motives inspired by ambition rather than true affection. Enveloped by daunting responsibilities toward not only herself but also her five companions who depended on her success for their futures, Aroza resolved to prove herself as an invaluable ally rather than a perceived threat lurking beneath royal glitter.

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Azazel Alastar, known as Az Ocelot, was a runaway picked off of the streets of Chicago and raised by the infamous mafia godfather, Hades Grimwood. At just 18 years old and the leader of his own gang, Az begins investigating what the mysterious words "Deadly Hooker" mean—the same two words his older brother, Rexford, has been muttering since his return from the Iraq War. However, his inquiries are hindered when Grimwood sends his men after Az at an underground bar he uses as a hideout. At the bar, David, Az's nine-year-old friend, introduces him to Minato Isamu, and his assistant, Kenji Ren, Japanese photographers seeking to report on American street gangs. Unfortunately, the introduction is cut short when Zhi Peng, also known as Shooter, and Az's closest ally and best friend, calls to warn Az about Grimwood and his men. Shooter explains that the gang has a plan to ambush Az and his gang at their hideout! Not too long after, Grimwood's men storm the bar, and havoc begins. In the ensuing chaos, Grimwood's men kidnap David and Kenji. Now Az must find a way to rescue them and continue his investigation into the mystifying "Deadly Hooker," but will his history with the mafia could greatly affect his chance of success. With Grimwood and his mafia against him, it seemed like nothing was possible. Can Az fight against Grimwood to find out what is a "Deadly Hooker?"